Baja Salad Recipe

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Baja salad combines favorite ingredients in kitchen sink-style Mexican preparation with crisp, fresh flavors that create everything salads perfect for diverse tastes and preferences. This comprehensive approach demonstrates how multiple favorite ingredients can work together while the kitchen sink style ensures abundant variety. The crisp, fresh flavors provide appealing contrast while the Baja designation reflects California-Mexican coastal influences.

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My favorite ingredients come together in a kitchen sink-style Mexican Baja salad recipe with a crisp, fresh flavor. It goes great with homemade pizza!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Salad:

  • 1 (12 ounce) package romaine lettuce leaves

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1 pickling cucumber, diced

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • ¼ cup white corn kernels

  • ¼ cup cooked black beans

  • ¼ cup crushed tortilla chips, or to taste

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Optional)

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (Optional)

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine romaine, tomato, avocado, cucumber, feta cheese, onion, corn, and black beans in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle tortilla chips over salad.

  2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223 Calories
17g Fat
14g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g22%
Saturated Fat 6g31%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 405mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g15%
Vitamin C 26mg29%
Calcium 197mg15%
Iron 2mg8%
Potassium 531mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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