Margarita Salad

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this bright summer salad! Packed with a variety of veggies and beans, it's loaded with cancer-fighting antioxidants and pairs perfectly with the Cilantro Lime Chicken.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large heads of romaine lettuce
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup corn (canned, drained)
  • 1 cup black beans (canned, drained)

Directions

  1. Chop all ingredients and combine them in a large bowl.
  2. Pair with the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette/Marinade, and serve with marinated chicken, shrimp, or lean steak.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

1 cup salad: 115 calories, 6g protein, 25g carbs, 1g fat, 8g fiber

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Cilantro Lime Chicken, shrimp, or lean steak and the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette as dressing.

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.

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