Southwest Salad with Cilantro Dressing |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An excellent cool salad. It is make ahead and easy to make. The colors are very attractive, and the dressing is tart and tangy. You may also use the dressing on pasta or beans. Add grilled chicken strips for a complete meal, or Garbanzo beans, or try adding torn Romain lettuce just before serving. Ingredients:
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 can whole kernel corn, drained |
1 green pepper, chopped |
1 fresh tomato, chopped |
1 onion, chopped (i like a purple onion) |
monterey jack cheese, cubed (optional) |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1/4 cup olive oil |
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro |
1 fresh jalapeno, chopped |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (prefrences new mexico) |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients, except the tomato, add dressing, and chill several hours or overnight.
2. Add tomato just before serving.
3. Dressing: Mix dressing ingredients in a jar.
4. Shake to mix, or whisk very, very well.
5. Store in a glass jar in refrigerator.
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