Tequila Lime Salad

Tequila Lime Salad

by Marcia Austin 1 year ago
3.6 (9)
252.5 kcal
10.2 g carbs
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Description

This wonderful lettuce salad has a kick. Serve with chicken on top for an entree, or use it as a great side one its own.

Ingredients
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 tablespoon chilled lime juice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
  1. 1. Place the lettuce, onions, tomato, avocado, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  2. 2. Whisk together the vinegar, tequila, 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking; pour the mixture over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 salad
calories: 252.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 10.2 g
protein: 2.6 g
saturated fat: 3.1 g
sodium: 15.2 mg
fiber: 5.9 g
sugar: 2.7 g