Mexican Salad Recipes

Allrecipes has easy and delicious recipes for Mexican salads including taco salad, bean salad, and many more.

Staff Picks

Quick Taco Salad

Rating: 4.52 stars
35
This is a simple make-your-own taco salad. Both my kids, ages six and two, LOVE this! I have made this both with two boneless chicken breasts and beef. Both are a great hit and so easy. I have also used this for Super Bowl party... they LOVED it!
By Amy Tapscott Harvel

Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad

Rating: 4.42 stars
15
A quick and easy way to make a delicious healthy meal!
By Deemcgee

Jicama Salad with Cilantro and Lime

Rating: 4.03 stars
30
This is a great tasting and fresh salad for summer or anytime. It goes really well with a Mexican-style dish.
By L. Perry

Taco Bean Salad

Rating: 4.2 stars
4
This recipe makes a lot and is a complete meal. This is a family recipe and we love to make it in the summer. The dressing tastes best when refrigerated overnight.
By penguinite

Spicy Dorito® Taco Salad

Rating: 4.53 stars
60
A delicious refreshing taco salad with a tangy twist.
By Lora R

Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Rating: 4.55 stars
48
I call this diet haters' diet food because simple substitutions mean you won't feel deprived. You shouldn't miss the tortilla chips because you have delicious black beans instead, and you still get the yummy spicy Mexican flavor and cheese. While not necessarily authentic, this salad is easy to make! If you have time, it's is also wonderful topped with onions and maybe fresh jalapenos.
By dian

Twisted Chicken Salad with Tostadas

Rating: 4.35 stars
16
This easy chicken salad includes diced jalapenos, which make it spicy and delicious. You can eat it with crackers, but it tastes much better with tostadas.
By LISATEACHER

Super Tex-Mex Chicken Chop Salad

Rating: 4 stars
1
This festive dish will have you craving it every night of the week. It's colorful and delicious. It's perfect for those hot summer evenings when you don't really want to cook. This recipe is meant to be chopped into small pieces.
By Cassie

Mexican Bean Salad

Rating: 4.81 stars
1885
A colorful, spicy, and refreshing bean and corn salad.
By Karen Castle

Taco Salad I

Rating: 4.29 stars
401
Put a twist on the conventional taco salad with this quick and easy recipe for a delicious salad meal. And it's fun for the children to help make.
By Denise Williamson

Avocado Salad

Rating: 4.58 stars
246
Make sure to use large, ripe avocados and Walla Walla sweet, or Vidalia onions in this recipe. I think you'll like it.
By JOHNLYNN

Taco Slaw

Rating: 4.49 stars
54
The local taco truck serves their chicken tacos with cabbage, cilantro and lime. This is my attempt to recreate their taco toppings.
By mixingmedias
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Inspiration and Ideas

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black Bean and Corn Salad
"This is so delicious! And healthy. I add extra cilantro, simply because I adore cilantro." – pprinss
Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

Grilled Chicken Taco Salad
"Great! My son said it was the best chicken I've ever made. It's a keeper!" – julesclarko
Mexican Bean Salad

Mexican Bean Salad
Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup)

Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup)
Rating: Unrated
6
Mexican Bean and Rice Salad

Mexican Bean and Rice Salad
Rating: Unrated
182
Low-Carb "Tacos"

Low-Carb "Tacos"
Rating: Unrated
58

Pico de Gallo with Cabbage (Mexican Coleslaw)

Rating: 4.6 stars
10

It took a while to get this perfected so it tastes just like our favorite Mexican restaurant. This is a great change up to the ordinary chips and salsa. It goes great with chips or as a quesadilla topping. It's different from your typical Mexican fare, but it is fantastic. This is a pretty forgiving recipe and you can adjust ingredients to your liking. You can add more cilantro, onion or jalapeno depending on your tastes. You can eat this right away but it is best after you have given the flavors an hour or two to blend. For those that don't like it too hot, La Costena® brand makes a great pickled jalapeno that has lots of flavor and not too much heat.

More Mexican Salad Recipes

Crab Ceviche

Rating: 4.57 stars
165
This has always been a crowd pleaser in my home. This is wonderful as an appetizer served on tostadas or even with tortilla chips. Make sure to refrigerate before you serve, it tastes best when very cold. I like to serve on tostadas with a thin layer of mayonnaise for a nice refreshing lunch.
By LOUISGUCCI

Mexican Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.25 stars
140
A combination of cool and crunchy vegetables with a zap of crushed red pepper and other seasonings.
By ECUADORITA

Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad

Rating: 4.52 stars
52
I lived in southern California for many years. Around Cinco de Mayo, there would be fiestas in our neighborhood. Vendors sold grilled corn on the cob prepared with butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chile powder and a lime wedge. They were so delicious! After moving, we'd crave this corn, so I altered the recipe using canned corn and mixed in the same ingredients for a similar treat that doesn't require an outdoor grill.
By Parizienne

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

Rating: 4.83 stars
2
Bionicos are tasty fruit bowls, drizzled with crema - a combination of yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and Mexican crema. Any seasonal fresh fruit can be used. They originated in street food carts in Guadalajara, Mexico, and are commonly topped with shredded coconut, raisins, and granola.
By Yoly

Mexicali Pasta Salad

Rating: 4.47 stars
25
Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic.
By FoodLady

Chicken Fiesta Salad

Rating: 4.64 stars
459
This is an attractive and zesty all in one dish. It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. A quick fix for a long day. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.
By ANGL8277

Taco Salad III

Rating: 4.57 stars
184
This taco salad contains traditional ingredients such as lettuce, tomatoes, beans, ground beef and corn chips. Serve this salad on a hot summer day.
By Melanie

Taco Salad with Lime Vinegar Dressing

Rating: 4.71 stars
39
This is a quick-to-throw-together taco salad that even picky family members will eat, as you can serve any of the ingredients on the side. I sometimes serve with taco shells and let my five-year-old make tacos out of the ingredients (minus the dressing for the salad). Serve salad with tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, and Cheddar cheese to taste. Yum!
By JulieW

Cilantro Tomato Corn Salad

Rating: 4.47 stars
117
Very quick and tasty sidedish that can be altered to taste, almost every ingredient except the corn is optional. Very pretty side dish also. I've made this for many different people and haven't had one complaint yet. It's especially good if you just don't have the time to cook but don't want junk food.
By Ds R.

Black Bean Salad

Rating: 4.73 stars
333
This salad is a kaleidoscope of color and taste - black beans, yellow corn, green peppers, and red, red tomatoes. Lime juice, garlic and jalapeno give it some punch. It can also be used as a dip with tortilla chips.
By Merle Shinpoch

Sue's Taco Salad

Rating: 4.65 stars
221
This is a great dish for pot-lucks. It's easy, and can be made in advance. Add dressing just before serving.
By SUE CASE

Spicy Southwestern Slaw

Rating: 4.35 stars
127
Great topping for tacos--also a nice side dish for any type of Mexican or Tex-Mex entree! Hint: The measurements are approximate- I usually make this without any. You can use green or purple cabbage, or a combination of the two. Same goes for green or red bell peppers. For extra heat, use an additional jalapeno pepper.
By DEBNJAMES

Spicy Tex-Mex Salad

Rating: 4.56 stars
26
This is an unusual salad that everyone in my office loves. I get requests for it time and time again.
By Taseia Armstrong

Easy Corn Salad - Great Side for BBQs

Rating: 4.63 stars
9
This recipe combines canned items with fresh items, so it's really quick to prepare and tastes very fresh. Perfect for summer! The amounts indicated below are what I use when I make a big batch for barbeques, so I suggest cutting down for a family-size portion. Refrigerate for extra cool freshness! Keeps well in refrigerator.
By experimentalcook

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

Rating: 4.56 stars
41
Extremely yummy, spicy marinated salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish! Substitute barley for the brown rice if desired. Turtle beans can be substituted for kidney beans.
By Rita

Spicy Black Bean Salad

Rating: 4.67 stars
65
Great with tortilla chips. Serve chilled.
By Kelly Michael Hammer

Barley Lime Fiesta Salad

Rating: 4.44 stars
31
Got this at ShopRite® and loved it so much I had to make it. This is what I came up with. I had this alongside my smoked chicken and bacon with avocado spread sandwich. Perfect complement! All the ingredients for the vinaigrette are by eye and to taste.
By Christine

Salsa Salad

Rating: 4.56 stars
8
Chunks of avocado, tomato, red and green peppers, and plenty of cilantro give flavor to this refreshing and colorful salad, and jalapeno peppers give it a hint of heat. Dressing is just a simple squeeze of lime juice.
By Scratchcook

Texas Coleslaw

Rating: 4.14 stars
110
One of my favorites! Goes great with barbecues and picnics. For a more mild salad, use less green onions.
By Denyse

Easy Black Bean Taco Salad

Rating: 4.47 stars
12
Perfect for busy nights! My family asks for this weekly. Optional add-ins: sliced avocado, guacamole, and black olives.
By TZYGANIA

Plant-Based Taco

Rating: 4.5 stars
1
Get as creative as you want! Add as many veggies as you like. Experiment with Mexican seasonings or make this into a taco salad instead of using it as a tortilla shell . Have fun with it and know you are eating healthy!
By Julie Weigand

Mexican Street Corn Salad

With our recipe for Mexican Street Corn Salad, we've taken the flavors of Elote, authentic Mexican street corn, and turned it into a fun side dish. Fresh corn on the cob gets pan roasted in Country Crock® Spread so it gets that wonderful grilled flavor. Then combine it with authentic Elote ingredients, like cilantro, lime juice, and cotija cheese. This recipes makes a great side dish or serve it with tortilla chips for fun appetizer or snack.
By Country Crock®

Baja Salad

Rating: 4.65 stars
34
Favorite ingredients of mine come together as a kitchen sink-style Mexican salad with a crisp, fresh flavor. Goes great with homemade pizza!
By startrooper3000

Corn Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Rating: 4.59 stars
28
I threw this salad together with ingredients I had in my kitchen one evening. This light and tasty alternative to a regular salad will accompany Mexican dishes perfectly. This also works well served as a dip with tortilla chips and tastes even better a day after making it. Serve as a side dish or as a dip with chips and salsa.
By Jen
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