Monday, March 3, 2014

Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing (from thegardengrazer.com)

Ingredients:

Large head of romaine
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large orange bell pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cups corn (use frozen, thawed)
5 green onions
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing or other dressing of choice

Directions:

Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomotoes, and green onions.  Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine.  Toss with desired dressing.

Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Ingredients:

1 cup loosely packed cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt

Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.  Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add 1-2 tablespoons of Ranch dry dressing mix for cilanto-ranch dressing.

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