How to Make Cuban Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a refreshing and vibrant salad that's full of flavor, then look no further than the Cuban Salad. This delicious dish is a staple in Cuban cuisine and is beloved for its combination of fresh ingredients and zesty dressing.

Cuban Salad, or Ensalada Cubana, is a medley of crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocados, and tangy onions, all tossed in a citrusy vinaigrette. This salad is not only visually appealing with its colorful array of ingredients, but it al...

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Ingredients

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges
  • 2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • ½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.
  • Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.
  • Nutrition

    536 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 74mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1430mg