Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

By karen1

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and well drained
• 3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
• 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels, uncooked (or frozen or canned)
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
• Half a ripe avocado, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
• Honey-Lime Dressing:
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño pepper (use canned for less heat)

Preparation

Step 1

Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.