Mexican Rainbow Salad
Elena DugganIngredients:
- 400g/ 1can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 400g/ 1can, Corn kernels, drained (fresh corn can be grilled and charred if desired)
- 3-4 Jalapeño chilies, deseeded and finely sliced
- 1 punnet mixed colour cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ – 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 bunch coriander, leaves only
- 1 med Red onion, finely sliced
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- ¼ iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 med carrot, shredded or julienned
- 50g EVOO, Australian
Dressing
- 75g Sour cream
- 5g smoked paprika
- 2 limes, juice and zest
- Murray River salt, to taste
Optional
- Sour cream can be replaced with coconut yoghurt for a dairy free or vegan alternative.
- Corn to be left off if paleo.
- Replace corn and carrot with cooked diced sweet potato for a lower fructose option.
- When seasonal, fresh mango slice make a nice addition to this salad.
Method:
- Mix dressing ingredients together to combine.
- On a platter, layer lettuce, carrot, onion, black beans, corn, jalapenos and tomatoes. Try to spread out the ingredients so you can see the varieties of colours.
- Fan out avocado on the side of the salad.
- Dress the salad with the dressing and garnish with a handful of coriander on top.
Notes
- Can be served with corn chips or tortillas if desired.
- Fresh corn or prepared beans can be prepared and used if desired.
- Tinned jalapeños can be used if drained and out of season or unavailable.
Health Notes:
- Gluten free
- Grain free (leave off corn/ corn chips)
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan option
- Paleo option
- Low fructose/ sugar free option
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