Creamy Mexican Fiesta Mason Jar Salad

This Creamy Mexican Fiesta Mason Jar Salad is bursting with sweet corn, black beans, crisp vegetables, creamy chili lime dressing, and crunchy pepitas for a satisfying vegan lunch. Layered in a mason jar to stay fresh for days, it's an easy, colorful meal prep recipe that's perfect for summer.

Ingredients

Chili Lime Dressing

1/3 Cup Vegan Mayonnaise

Juice of 2 Limes

1 tsp Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika

1/2 tsp Cumin

1 Garlic Clove, minced

Salt and Pepper

Salad

1 Can Black Beans

2 Cups Corn (fresh, canned or frozen)

1 Red Bell Pepper, diced

1/2 Red Onion, diced

1 Jalapeño, minced (optional, for spice)

4 Cups Chopped Romaine

1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro

1/2 Cup Roasted Pepitas (optional)

1/2 Cup Vegan Cotija or Feta

1 Avocado (add fresh before serving)

Okay, this one just makes me happy because look at all those colors! If you love Mexican-inspired flavors, I think you're really going to enjoy this one. It's got that sweet corn, black beans, peppers, and that creamy chili-lime dressing...oh my goodness, it's going to be so good!

Instructions

Mix dressing. Add dressing to the bottom of the jars.

Layer:

1. Dressing (Bottom)

2. Black beans

3. Corn

4. Bell pepper

5. Onion

6. Jalapeño

7. Romaine

8. Cilantro

9. Pepitas

10. Vegan cheese (Top).

    Place a small folded paper towel on top before closing to draw out any moisture while in the fridge.

Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Add avocado immediately before serving.

Shake well and enjoy.

Serves: Makes 4 Jars