Mexican Chopped Salad

By: Polly ConnerPosted: 12/15/21Updated: 12/15/21

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This gluten-free, dairy-free Mexican Chopped Salad is fresh, vibrant, and makes a great lunch or a meal for groups of people. Top if off with our Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette for a delicious side dish that will go well with almost any meal.

Mexican Chopped Salad in a large white bowl

When I find a solid salad recipe, I don’t branch out much. I tend to reach of our Autumn Chopped Salad recipe and our Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad.

However, after recently tweaking this Mexican Chopped Salad and fine-tuning its vinaigrette, I have no doubt this salad will find it’s way into our regular rotation.

What’s In Mexican Chopped Salad?

This salad is packed with a delicious combination of Mexican-inspired flavors and textures. Don’t feel too locked into these ingredients, though. You can swap out or add veggies to your liking. That’s the beauty about salads!

Here is what you’ll need for the salad:

Leafy green lettuce – Romaine work well
Black beans – Rinsed and drained
Corn – Canned, frozen, or fresh
Tomatoes – I used cherry tomatoes but any kind will work
Cucumber – Could sub for a bell pepper
Avocado – Add right before serving so it doesn’t turn brown
Red onion – Make sure to dice this up really well. Adds lots of flavor!

What Dressing to Use with Mexican Chopped Salad

While this salad would work great with our Southwest Ranch dressing, I love to pair it with our Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette!

The vinaigrette is light and zingy. There is a hit of sweetness added by the honey. The “zing” comes from the apple cider vinegar. It reminds me a bit of our addictive Texas Caviar Dip.

I have written the recipe so that you blend the dressing in a food processor or blender. However, I’ve been known to skip that step and just give it a good shake. The cilantro pieces will be bigger but, if that doesn’t bother you, feel free to skip the blending step.

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in a tall glass container

What to Serve with Mexican Chopped Salad

This salad will go well with all sorts of recipes. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Slow Cooker Beef Taquitos or Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos

Shredded Beef Tacos or as a side dish at your next Taco Bar

Mexican Soup, which is also great for a crowd

If you like making your own salad dressing at home, be sure to check out our 10+ Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings.

Polly Conner

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.