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Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

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This vibrant Mexican Chopped Salad is fresh, crisp, and colorful – loaded with crunchy veggies, sweet corn, black beans, and zesty homemade lime dressing.

Topped with golden crispy tortilla strips, it’s the ultimate healthy side or light main dish.

Perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or Taco Tuesday!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Packed with Color & Flavor – Bright veggies, sweet corn, and zesty vinaigrette.

Crunchy & Fresh – Every bite delivers satisfying texture.

Homemade Tortilla Strips – Easy to make and add irresistible crunch.

Great for Make-Ahead – Prep everything in advance, assemble just before serving.

What You’ll Need (Ingredient Highlights)

For the Salad

Romaine lettuce – The crisp base of your salad.

Bell pepper – Adds crunch and sweetness.

Red onion – For a bit of sharp bite.

Jicama – Mild, juicy, and crunchy additions.

Tomatoes – Fresh and juicy, adds balance.

Corn & black beans – Heartiness and flavor with Latin flair.

Cilantro – Fresh herb that ties it all together.

For the Dressing

Lime juice & honey – Bright and lightly sweet.

Garlic – Earthy and aromatic.

Canola + olive oil – For a balanced, smooth vinaigrette.

For the Crispy Tortilla Strips

Corn tortillas – Baked until golden and crunchy.

Canola oil & sea salt – Simple seasoning, big flavor.

Pro Tips Before You Start

Use fresh corn when in season, but frozen works great too.

Cut all vegetables into uniform ¼-inch pieces for a true chopped salad experience.

Microwave corn in the husk to make peeling and silk removal easier.

Make tortilla strips ahead of time and store in an airtight container.

How to Make Mexican Chopped Salad

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, cumin, minced garlic, and salt.

Slowly drizzle in the canola and olive oils while whisking until well combined.

Add pepper to taste. Set aside.

Bake the Tortilla Strips

Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Stack tortillas and slice into ¼-inch strips.

Spread on a baking sheet, drizzle with canola oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat.

Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until crisp and golden. Cool completely.

Cook the Corn

Microwave 2 ears of corn at a time for 3½ minutes.

Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice off the base, pull off the husk and silks, and cut off the kernels.

Repeat with remaining ears.

Chop the Veggies

Dice romaine, bell pepper, onion, jicama, zucchini, and tomatoes into even ¼-inch pieces.

Rinse and drain black beans.

Finely chop fresh cilantro.

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, corn kernels, black beans, and cilantro.

Pour in the honey-lime dressing and toss everything to coat evenly.

Serve and Garnish

Serve topped with crispy tortilla strips and extra cilantro leaves, or let guests add the toppings themselves for a DIY salad bar experience.

What to Serve It With

Grilled chicken or steak

Tacos, fajitas, or burritos

A side of chips and guacamole

Mexican rice or cilantro-lime quinoa

Variations / Substitutions

Swap romaine for baby spinach or chopped kale.

Add avocado for creaminess.

Replace black beans with pinto or chickpeas.

Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan-friendly option.

Add feta or cotija cheese for extra richness.

Storage & Leftovers

Undressed salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.

Store dressing separately to keep the salad crisp.

Tortilla strips stay crunchy for up to 1 week at room temperature in a sealed container.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought tortilla strips?
Yes! If you’re in a hurry, they work just fine. But homemade tastes better.

How spicy is the dressing?
It’s mild and kid-friendly. Add chopped jalapeño or chili flakes if you want heat.

Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Definitely – chop veggies and make dressing in advance.

Toss together just before serving.

Final Thoughts

This Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing is fresh, hearty, and bursting with flavor.

It’s a crowd-pleaser that comes together beautifully with minimal prep.

Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep lunches – and once you try those homemade tortilla strips, there’s no going back!

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