Mexican Chopped Salad with Chorizo, Avocado, and Cilantro Lime Dressing

The chorizo adds a rich and spicy flavor to this Mexican Chopped Salad, while the avocado adds a creamy texture and the cilantro lime dressing gives it a zesty kick. Its a delicious and filling salad because the different tastes and textures go well together.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chorizo, cooked and crumbled
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
• 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
• 1/4 cup roasted pepitas pumpkin seeds
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked black beans, cooked corn kernels, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the cilantro lime dressing

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated

Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco, roasted pepitas, and crumbled chorizo over the salad

Toss gently once more to distribute all the ingredients evenly

Serve immediately, and enjoy your Mexican Chopped Salad with Chorizo, Avocado, and Cilantro Lime Dressing