Salads, Poultry, Pasta/Rice, Party Food, Novelty, Mexican
Dressing
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
¾ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
Ingredients
SALAD
1 large head romaine lettuce chopped (8 cups)
1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
2 ears sweet corn on the cob Charred and cut from cob
3/4 English cucumber sliced and quartered
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 avocado pitted and sliced
1 small bunch radishes thinly sliced, optional
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1 cup cubed pepper jack cheese more or less to taste
Pepitas
Tortilla Strips
For Dressing
Pulse jalapeño, garlic, and ginger in a food processor until finely chopped. Add honey, lime juice, cilantro, vinegar, and salt. Pulse 3 to 4 times to blend.
Slowly pour oil into the processor with the motor running until dressing is smooth. Taste and season with salt if needed before serving.