Chopped Salad With Cilantro Cumin Dressing Food

MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat.
• Place corn on hot pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides, turning frequently. Remove from heat and cool. When cool enough to handle, slice kernels from cob. Transfer kernels to a large bowl and add chicken, beans, cheese, olives, tomatoes, apple, jalapenos, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
• For the dressing: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant. Remove from heat and whisk in vinegar. Add dressing to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

EVERYDAY MEXICAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
• Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle evenly with the salad dressing, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor/blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. (I like the addition of a little cumin, and also agave to sweeten.)
• Chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions. Rinse and drain black beans.
• Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Toss with desired amount of dressing.*

CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Blend 1/3 cup feta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each lemon juice, water and dill, 1 small grated garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste in a mini food processor. Toss with 1 chopped romaine heart, 1 small chopped cucumber, 5 chopped radishes, 1 drained can chickpeas, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1/3 cup each thawed frozen peas and toasted sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.
• Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
• Toss with desired dressing.
• Cilantro Dressing:.
• Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Makes about 3/4 cup.

MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the beans, corn, chiles, =, celery, green onions, bell pepper and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk the oil, vinegar and cumin in a separate smaller bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir until thoroughly coated. Let stand 15 minutes to blend the flavors, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
• To serve, spoon the salad onto a bed of lettuce or greens.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 110; Total Fat 6g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 200mg; Carbohydrate 10g; Fiber 3g; Protein 3g Vitamin A 10%DV*; Vitamin C 30%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 6%DV.
• * Daily Value.