Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing - compliments of epicurious.com -- http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mexican-Chopped-Salad-with-Honey-Lime-Dressing-230154
 
Salad Ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and well drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama ***I did not use this.
  • 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels, uncooked (or frozen or canned) *** I just used canned.
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes ***I did not use this.
  • Half a ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
  • I also added cucumber -- you really just put your favorite salad ingredients...
Honey-Lime Dressing Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp chopped jalapeƱo pepper (use canned for less heat) ***I used jarred.
  • I added grated fresh ginger although the recipe didn't call for it.

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