Southwestern Chopped Salad With Avocado Dressing Food

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
• In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
• Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
• Enjoy!

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.

SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix salt, cumin, and chili powder in bowl. Season the chicken breasts.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil, then add chicken breasts. Cook roughly 7-8 minutes each side, remove from pan, then let sit for about 5 minutes before slicing into strips. The juices should run clear and the chicken shouldn't be pink in the center.
• Cut the chicken into slices.
• In a large bowl, add lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken. Toss until everything is mixed. Add avocados, then toss once more. Be careful to not overwork the avocados. Serve in bowl.
• Add the avocado dressing ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Add 3 - 6 tablespoons of water for desired thickness.
• The dressing can be stored in an airtight container and kept refrigerated for 1-2 weeks.
• Toss the salad with the desired amount of dressing and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD WITH AVOCADO-SERRANO DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the penne in salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente, about 10 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing: Combine the chile and garlic in a food processor. Halve and pit 1 of the avocados, scoop out the flesh with a spoon and add it to the processor. Add the lime juice and chile powder and process until smooth. Add the olive oil and salt to taste. Process until smooth.
• After the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool water, then place in a large bowl. Add the beans, jicama, onion, tomatoes and parsley. Peel, halve and dice the remaining avocado and add it to the pasta salad. Pour on the dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve on salad greens.