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Aimee from Homemaker on a Budget shares her healthy, good for you recipe on Pico de Gallo Chopped Salad, a family favorite!

Anti-Cancer Pico De Gallo Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2-3 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped (optional) not everyone is a big fan, but it's so good for you
  • 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup Pico de Gallo, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp plain yogurt or favorite Ranch dressing (optional) gives a creamy texture

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients into a bowl and give a gentle toss.
  • Additional protein can be added, like ground beef, diced chicken, or even a baked salmon fillet.
  • I will often double the recipe and eat throughout the day. This is one of our favorite salads!

Notes

Recipe For A Party:
  • 1 pound romaine lettuce, chopped small
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped small
  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1 container pico de gallo, drained
  • 2 limes squeezed on salad
  • 1 small package feta cheese
  • 1 small can sliced olives (optional)
  • Chosen ranch dressing (optional)