We discovered this whilst trying to find something non-carby to accompany a chilli con carne.  It’s quick, easy and incredibly tasty.

Ingredients for Mexican Salad

Serves 2

  • Quarter of a red cabbage – shredded
  • half a large carrott – cut into fine batons
  • 1 yellow capsicum pepper – sliced thinly
  • 6 cherry tomatoes – cut in half

Ingredients for Mexican Salad Dressing

  • 3 dessert spoons of mayonnaise
  • 100ml skimmed milk
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp dried oregano

Method for Mexican Salad

1. Put the salad ingredients in a bowl and mix.

2. Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing and whisk until it’s smooth

3. Refridgerate dressing for a couple of hours

4. Serve