Mouthwatering New Mexico Carne Asada Salad

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Mouthwatering New Mexico Carne Asada Salad!

Difficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Calories

400

kcal per serving

This Carne Asada Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish, bursting with fresh ingredients and perfect for a healthy meal! It combines the sweet crunch of canned corn with the hearty texture of black beans, zesty green chiles, and the crisp bite of red onion, all tossed with chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness. Chunks of creamy avocado and crumbled cotija cheese add richness, while tender slices of carne asada steak provide a satisfying protein element. Served on a bed of your favorite greens—like romaine, spring mix, or kale—and topped with a tangy lime and avocado oil dressing seasoned with cumin, this salad is a delicious blend of textures and flavors. Garnish with crunchy corn tortilla soup chips (the small ones you use for tortilla soup) for a bit of extra crunch, making this dish a complete and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canned corn, drained

  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/4 cup canned green chiles (mild or hot, your choice)

  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

  • 1 avocado, peeled and chopped

  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

  • 2 carne asada steak servings, cooked and sliced

  • Salad mix: chopped lettuce

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil (preferred) or extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

  • Corn tortilla soup chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, mix the canned corn, black beans, green chiles, red onion, and cilantro.

  • Add the chopped avocado and crumbled cotija cheese. Mix gently.

  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, avocado oil, ground cumin, and salt.

  • Choose your salad base: chopped lettuce. Salad mix options: romaine, lettuce, spring mix, kale, or spinach

  • Add the vegetable mixture to the salad base.

  • Top with sliced cold carne asada.

  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

  • Top with corn tortilla soup chips

  • Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!

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