Delicious and refreshing Cinco de Mayo Salad

This Cinco de Mayo Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the Mexican holiday. It's a refreshing and colorful combination of fresh ingredients like avocado, tomatoes, corn, and black beans. The zesty cilantro-lime dressing adds a burst of flavor that complements the salad beautifully. Serve it as a side dish or a light lunch option. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it's sure to be a hit at any Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro leaves.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
4. Top the salad with crumbled queso fresco and serve immediately.

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