Mexican salad
- ½ iceberg lettuce (330g), finely shredded
- 400g punnet medley tomatoes, halved
- 420g no-added salt corn kernels, drained
- 1 carrot (150g), peeled and grated
- 2 green shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, cut into 1½ cm cubes
- Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbs chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ tsp Mexican chilli powder
- Place lettuce over the base of a large shallow bowl or platter.
- Combine tomatoes, corn, carrot and shallots. Sprinkle over lettuce layer.
- Top with avocado.
- To make dressing, whisk buttermilk, coriander, juice and chilli powder in a jug.
- Drizzle dressing over salad. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Task for Kids
- Grate carrot (with adult supervision)
- Make dressing (Step 4)
- Drizzle dressing over salad and sprinkle with coriander leaves (Steps 4 & 5)
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