A delicious Mexican-inspired combination, this salad is to be enjoyed as an entry, a side or a main course.

Vegan Mexican Salad Recipe

Mexican Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing

This crowd-pleaser is hearty, filling, and super delicious!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Salad greens, various
  • 1 red or orange pepper, chopped
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 3/4 can of chickpeas
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 can of chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp dried cumin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2-3 jarred jalapeno slices
  • 1 tsp soy or tamari sauce
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Place salad ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add 3/4 of them to the salad. Set aside the remaining for the dressing.
  3. Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Pour over salad and combine.
  5. Garnish with tortilla chips and enjoy!