Mexican Vinaigrette Food

MEXICAN COLESLAW WITH SPICY LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Thinly slice cabbage. Slice green onions, and wash, dry and chop cilantro. Combine cabbage, green onions and cilantro in large salad bowl.
• Process lime juice through chipotle in adobo sauce, if desired, in a blender until blended.
• Mix dressing into cabbage mixture. Season to taste with pepper and serve immediately, or chill for a few hours.
• This salad will keep well overnight in the refrigerator, but the lime juice will cause the red cabbage to bleed color and turn the salad slightly pink.

CHIPOTLE HONEY VINAIGRETTE -- COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
• Taste for heat and sweetness, adding additional chipotles and honey if you want.
• Serve immediately. Store in an airtight container in the fridge where it will keep for at least a few days.

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.

CITRUS LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.

MUSSELS WITH MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pull off and discard the stringy beard from the mussels. Scrub the mussels as necessary and drain them well.
• Put the mussels in a kettle and add the water. Cover closely and bring to the boil. Cook four or five minutes or until all the mussels are open. Drain. Discard the cooking liquid or put it to another use.
• Pull the mussels from the shells and save both the mussels and half the shells. Return one mussel to each shell and arrange them on a plate. Spoon an equal portion of the vinaigrette sauce over each. Sprinkle the mussels with coriander. Garnish the platter with lime wedges.

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE {ZESTY MEXICAN SALAD DRESSING}

Steps:

• Measure ingredients into the bowl of a mini food processor (or blender). Pulse until well-blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. (Alternatively, you may measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously, OR whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.)
• Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature and shake well before using.

MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• If not serving immediately, leave the dressing in the blender or processor until ready to serve, then pulse it a bit to re-combine and transfer to a serving container.

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.

MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD (+ MORE QUINOA SALAD RECIPES)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
• Once quinoa is cooked, place in a large Tupperware and let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Prepare dressing by placing all ingredients into a mason jar. Put cap on and shake until combined.
• Prepare salad, by mixing together cooked quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Mix until combined. Then, pour on dressing and mix again.

MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the lime juice in a small mixing bowl and whisk in the oil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to blend.

COLESLAW WITH CUMIN-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the dressing: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• For the slaw: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, toss with the dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste.