Thursday, December 1, 2011

Mexican Chopped Salad

This is a fave:

Mexican Chopped Salad
2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce (I think I use more like 4 cups)
 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and well drained
 3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
 3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels, uncooked (or frozen or canned)
 Almost ripe avocado, diced
 1 red bell pepper, chopped
 1/4 to 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Honey-Lime Dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
 1/4 cup olive oil
 2 tbsp honey
 2 tbsp fresh cilantro  (plus a little more to toss with the lettuce)
 1 garlic clove, peeled
 1 tsp jalapeño or serrano pepper (use canned for less heat)

I put the dressing in a container and mix it with my immersion blender, I like the flavors totally mixed together.  You could use a regular blender, or just mince the cilantro, garlic, and pepper and whisk it together.  Toss and enjoy!

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