This salad was inspired by traditional Mexican salads, but I put my own twist on it to create something unique. It’s a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and flavorful all in one bite! From the crisp lettuce to the rich avocado and bold nacho crunch, every ingredient works together to make this dish absolutely delicious.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexicansalad, salad, saladrecipe
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4People
Ingredients
Salad:
10leavesof lettuce
1red bell pepper
1small red onion
2avocados
½cupcorn
1cupnacho cheese chips
½cupshredded marble cheese or Tex-Mex cheese
Dressing:
¼cupmayo
2tbspyogurt or sour cream
1tbsplemon juice
1tsphoney
½tspsalt
¼tspblack pepper
1tspgarlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove
Instructions
Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the lettuce into medium-sized pieces.
Cut the red bell pepper and avocados into cubes, then thinly slice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, red onion, bell pepper, and corn.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad, then add the shredded cheese and nacho chips.
Toss everything together until well coated.
For extra crunch and flavor, top with additional cheese and chips.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
To save time, chop your veggies and store them in the fridge. This makes it easy to throw the salad together when you're ready.
Fresh produce, especially ripe avocados and crisp lettuce, will make your salad taste much better. Always choose the freshest ingredients for the best flavor.
You can easily customize the dressing. For extra tang, add more lemon juice; for some heat, mix in a little chili powder or hot sauce.
To make the salad more filling, add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or black beans. This will turn your salad into a full meal.
For extra crunch, try adding roasted nuts or seeds. This will give the salad a satisfying texture.
While lettuce works great, you can also mix in spinach or arugula. These greens add flavor and extra nutrients.
To make the salad vegan, swap mayo and yogurt for vegan versions. You can also skip the cheese or use vegan cheese instead.
If you're prepping ahead, store the dressing separately. This will keep the salad from getting soggy.
For a sweet balance, drizzle a little honey or agave syrup. This will complement the tangy dressing.
You can spice things up by adding cumin, smoked paprika, or cilantro. These simple additions will elevate your salads flavor.