Saturday, January 16, 2010

Spicy Chile Lime Salad



















I got the basic recipe for this salad (and the photo) from this Nourishing Meals website, and the dressing is great!

Dressing:
1/4 cup packed cilantro
1 jalapeƱo pepper, seeded & chopped
1 clove garlic
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4-5 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Mix all ingredients together in a blender/food processor, or if available, blend in a bowl using an immersion blender.

Add to a salad of mixed peppery greens such as kale, escarole or arugula, combined with chopped red and green bell peppers, spring onions, avocado, chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and jicama, if available. You could also add more protein to the salad by sprinkling some cooked shrimp, canned tuna, crumbled Mexican cotija cheese, or chicken pieces on top.

Note: The dressing can also be used as a marinade or basting sauce for salmon or other fish or poultry.

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