Spinach Corn And Roasted Pepper Salad With Chipotle Dressing Food

CORN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, cook walnuts over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and vinegar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, red pepper, onion, corn, cheese and cranberries; sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

SPINACH AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for just 2 seconds). Lightly brush corn with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill corn, turning, until tender and blackened in places, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Stand a cob on end, and carefully cut off kernels with a sharp knife using a downward motion. Repeat with other ear.
• Put vinegar in a small bowl, and add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Combine spinach, onion, and grilled corn in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing just before serving.

ROASTED PEPPER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Broil the red pepper 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters, about 2 minutes. With tongs, rotate pepper a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place pepper in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred pepper skin. Remove stem and seeds. Finely slice pepper; place in a bowl. Add mushrooms, zucchini and vinaigrette; marinate for at least 10 minutes. Place spinach in a serving bowl; add vegetables and toss gently to coat.

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSIN

Steps:

• Arrange the spinach in 4 salad bowls or plates. Slice the peppers into thin strips and scatter over the spinach. Whisk together the mustard, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk.
• Pour the dressing in a slow stream, back and forth, over the salad; season with salt and pepper.

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Dice the red bell pepper and the avocado. Cut the green onions into rings and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
• Combine the corn, the red bell pepper, the green onions, and the avocado in a large bowl. If you want to make an authentic Mexican street corn salad, use grilled corn instead of boiled corn. You could also cook it in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. But for a quicker version, I'd recommend boiled corn. Either frozen or fresh.
• Combine the vegan mayonnaise, the lime juice, the smoked paprika, the cumin, and the chipotle sauce and whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the corn salad.
• Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• In a small bowl, crumble the firm tofu with your hands. Stir in the vegan mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle the crumbled tofu on top of the salad and serve immediately.

SPINACH 'N' STEAK SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE HONEY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Brush steak with 1 tablespoon Chipotle Honey Dressing.
• Grill or broil steak to desired doneness.
• Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
• Divide spinach, cucumber, red onion and red pepper on two large plates.
• Arrange sliced steak on top of each.
• Drizzle with Chipotle Honey Mustard Dressing, to taste.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese and onions, if desired.

SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Quick-roast and peel pepper . Cut roasted peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. In a small bowl whisk together honey, mustard, and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and black pepper. Roasted peppers and vinaigrette may be prepared 2 days ahead and chilled separately, covered.
• In a large bowl toss roasted peppers and spinach with vinaigrette and salt and black pepper to taste.

TOSSED GREEN SALAD W. CHICKEN AND RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix salad greens and vegetables in large bowl.
• Just before serving, drizzle with Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
• Arrange chicken strips on top of salad. Twist black peppercorn grinder over salad.
• To prepare Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette, In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and slightly caramelized, 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the chipotles and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute.
• Add the raspberries and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the sugar and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and cool before using as a salad dressing.
• Tips for other uses:.
• For a clear glaze, strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Serving Suggestions:.
• Use as a barbecue sauce, glaze, or basting sauce for poultry, shrimp, and meats. Pour over a block of cream cheese and serve as a dip with club crackers. Use as a sauce for meatballs or cocktail sausages for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Great in wraps.

SPINACH, CORN AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir cumin in small skillet over low heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in oil, then lime juice and chipotle chilies. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl. Add corn, green onions, chopped cilantro and dressing and toss to coat. Add spinach to bowl and toss to blend. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
• *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

GRILLED CORN AND CHIPOTLE PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium.
• Arrange the corn on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until the corn is slightly charred, about 12 to 15 minutes
• Remove the corn from the grill to a cutting board and let cool. Cut the kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife and transfer to a serving bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and toss to combine.