This refreshing Mexican salad combines crisp mixed greens with crunchy cucumber, grated carrot, and sweet raisins for a delightful textural contrast. The addition of canned red kidney beans adds heartiness, while the tangy lime juice dressing brings everything together with a bright, citrusy kick. Topped with a smooth blend of fromage frais and tomato puree, plus sharp grated Cheddar, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and creamy flavors. It’s an ideal light lunch or a colorful side dish for summer gatherings. Simple to assemble and packed with fresh ingredients, itâÂÂs a quick meal that feels both satisfying and healthy.
Mexican Salad
Description
This refreshing Mexican salad combines crisp mixed greens with crunchy cucumber, grated carrot, and sweet raisins for a delightful textural contrast. The addition of canned red kidney beans adds heartiness, while the tangy lime juice dressing brings everything together with a bright, citrusy kick. Topped with a smooth blend of fromage frais and tomato puree, plus sharp grated Cheddar, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and creamy flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal light lunch or a colorful side dish for summer gatherings. Simple to assemble and packed with fresh ingredients, itâÂÂs a quick meal that feels both satisfying and healthy.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse and drain the mixed salad leaves, cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, and green pepper thoroughly.
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Chop the cucumber into small pieces, grate the carrot, chop the tomatoes, and slice the de-seeded green pepper.
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Drain and rinse the canned red kidney beans.
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Arrange the mixed salad leaves evenly on four serving plates.
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Top the leaves with the chopped cucumber, grated carrot, tomatoes, green pepper, kidney beans, and raisins.
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Sprinkle the lime juice evenly over the vegetables.
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In a small bowl, blend the fromage frais with the tomato puree and coarse grain mustard until smooth.
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Season the dressing lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Spoon the creamy dressing over the salads on each plate.
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Divide the grated Cheddar cheese evenly among the plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 626.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.0g25%
- Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 34.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 150.0g50%
- Dietary Fiber 52.0g208%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 15.2g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
