Loaded Mexican Street Salad

Fresh, smoky, crunchy… this bowl is EVERYTHING. A vibrant and flavorful salad packed with charred veggies, seasoned meat, creamy dressing, and crunchy tortilla strips. Perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.

romaine lettuce, finely chopped

corn cobs kernels cut off

salt & pepper to taste

Fresno pepper, seeds removed

salt & pepper to taste

kidney beans, drained

tortillas, cut into strips + toasted with garlic powder & smoked paprika

Roma tomato, chopped

Mexican shredded cheese

Step 1

Finely chop the romaine lettuce and set it aside in a large bowl.

Step 1

Sauté the corn kernels and diced red onion in a pan until slightly charred and golden. Set aside.

Step 1

Season the ground meat with coriander powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until juicy and fully seasoned. Set aside.

Step 1

Blend lemon juice, garlic clove, Fresno pepper, cilantro, scallions, avocado, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 1

Add the charred veggies, cooked meat, kidney beans, tortilla strips, Roma tomato, and shredded cheese to the chopped romaine lettuce.

Step 2

Drizzle the creamy herby dressing over the salad and toss everything together.

For extra crunch, toast the tortilla strips until golden and crispy.

Adjust the spice level of the dressing by adding more or less Fresno pepper.

Use fresh corn for the best flavor, but frozen corn can be a quick substitute.

Can I use a different type of meat?

Yes, you can substitute ground meat with chicken, turkey, or even plant-based meat alternatives.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can I make this salad vegetarian?

Absolutely! Skip the meat and add more beans or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian version.

What can I use instead of Fresno pepper?

You can use jalapeño or red chili for a similar spicy kick.

Can I prepare the dressing ahead of time?

Yes, the dressing can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

romaine lettuce, finely chopped

corn cobs kernels cut off

salt & pepper to taste

Fresno pepper, seeds removed

salt & pepper to taste

kidney beans, drained

tortillas, cut into strips + toasted with garlic powder & smoked paprika

Roma tomato, chopped

Mexican shredded cheese

Step 1

Finely chop the romaine lettuce and set it aside in a large bowl.

Step 1

Sauté the corn kernels and diced red onion in a pan until slightly charred and golden. Set aside.

Step 1

Season the ground meat with coriander powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until juicy and fully seasoned. Set aside.

Step 1

Blend lemon juice, garlic clove, Fresno pepper, cilantro, scallions, avocado, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 1

Add the charred veggies, cooked meat, kidney beans, tortilla strips, Roma tomato, and shredded cheese to the chopped romaine lettuce.

Step 2

Drizzle the creamy herby dressing over the salad and toss everything together.

For extra crunch, toast the tortilla strips until golden and crispy.

Adjust the spice level of the dressing by adding more or less Fresno pepper.

Use fresh corn for the best flavor, but frozen corn can be a quick substitute.

Can I use a different type of meat?

Yes, you can substitute ground meat with chicken, turkey, or even plant-based meat alternatives.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can I make this salad vegetarian?

Absolutely! Skip the meat and add more beans or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian version.

What can I use instead of Fresno pepper?

You can use jalapeño or red chili for a similar spicy kick.

Can I prepare the dressing ahead of time?

Yes, the dressing can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Loaded Mexican Street Salad

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Ingredients

Base

Charred goodness

Flavor-packed meat

Creamy herby dressing

Final toppings

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How to make Loaded Mexican Street Salad

Prepare the base

Char the veggies

Cook the meat

Make the dressing

Assemble the salad

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Tips & Tricks

FAQS

Loaded Mexican Street Salad

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

Base

Charred goodness

Flavor-packed meat

Creamy herby dressing

Final toppings

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

How to make Loaded Mexican Street Salad

Prepare the base

Char the veggies

Cook the meat

Make the dressing

Assemble the salad

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Tips & Tricks

FAQS