Bandera Macho Salad Recipe: A Colorful Mexican Flag-Inspired Feast

Ingredients

• Mixed salad greens (4 cups) - Fresh romaine and arugula blend
• Grilled chicken (2 cups) - Seasoned with Mexican spices
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup) - Halved, preferably heirloom
• Avocado (1 large) - Diced, ripe and creamy
• Queso fresco (1/2 cup) - Crumbled
• Red onion (1/4 cup) - Thinly sliced
• Black beans (1 cup) - Rinsed and drained
• Corn kernels (1/2 cup) - Grilled or roasted
• Lime juice (3 tbsp) - Fresh-squeezed
• Olive oil (1/4 cup) - Extra virgin
• Cilantro (2 tbsp) - Finely chopped
• Jalapeño (1) - Minced (optional)
• Garlic (2 cloves) - Minced
• Cumin (1 tsp) - Ground
• Salt (To taste) - Kosher preferred
• Black pepper (1/2 tsp) - Freshly ground