Mexicali Rose Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Mexicali Rose Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed; 15-oz. can black or navy beans, drained and rinsed; 15 1/4-oz. can corn, drained; 6-oz. can pitted black olives, drained; 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 medium-sized tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves; 1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1/2 cup olive oil; Juice of 1/2 lime; 1 tsp. chili powder, or to taste; 3 Tbs. taco sauce; 1 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed
15-oz. can black or navy beans, drained and rinsed
15 1/4-oz. can corn, drained
6-oz. can pitted black olives, drained
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 medium-sized tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves
1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, thinly sliced, for garnish
1/2 cup olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 tsp. chili powder, or to taste
3 Tbs. taco sauce
1 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Dry lettuce leaves, trim off tough ends and line salad bowl with leaves.
2
Combine beans, corn kernels, olives, scallions and tomatoes in a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
3
Add avocado and coriander leaves and stir in gently.
4
To make dressing, combine ingredients in bowl and beat together to combine.
5
Toss salad ingredients with dressing.
6
To serve, scoop bean mixture into the salad bowl.
7
Garnish with sliced jalapenos.

1205

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed, 15-oz. can black or navy beans, drained and rinsed, 15 1/4-oz. can corn, drained, 6-oz. can pitted black olives, drained, and more.

Yes, Mexicali Rose Taco Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mexicali Rose Taco Salad

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