Santa Fe Chopped Salad Recipes

SANTA FE CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE - (4.9/5)

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Slice the kernels off of the ears of corn, and add them to the heated skillet with the sliced onion. Season with the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft. Squeeze the juice of half of the lime into the skillet, stir, and transfer contents to a plate; set aside to cool. 3. Chop the Romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces; wash in a salad spinner and transfer to a large serving bowl. 4. In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, reserved roasted corn and onions, and cheddar cheese. 5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and the remaining juice of half of the lime. 6. To serve, place 2 cups of lettuce in a bowl, and top with a heaping ¾ cup of the bean mixture. Top with (optional) tortilla strips.

SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SANTA FE CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Slice the kernels off of the ears of corn, and add them to the heated skillet with the sliced onion. Season with the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft. Squeeze the juice of half of the lime into the skillet, stir, and transfer contents to a plate; set aside to cool. 3. Chop the Romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces; wash in a salad spinner and transfer to a large serving bowl. 4. In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, reserved roasted corn and onions, and cheddar cheese. 5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and the remaining juice of half of the lime. 6. To serve, place 2 cups of lettuce in a bowl, and top with a heaping ¾ cup of the bean mixture. Top with (optional) tortilla strips.