CINCO DE MAYO SALAD

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This salad is a fixture at my annual Cinco De Mayo party and is delicious with bar-b-que year-round. Salud!

Provided by Saveur

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped shallots
2 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (16 ounce) bags mixed salad greens
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
¼ cup seasoned croutons
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place cilantro, yogurt, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shallots, anchovies, jalapeno, and lemon juice in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Slowly drizzle olive oil into the yogurt mixture while blending until oil is emulsified; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
  • Toss salad greens, grape tomatoes, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, croutons, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 249.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tahseen N Rahim a
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, and the dressing was a little too watery. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Irelynn Belden
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I especially liked the addition of the jicama, which added a nice crunch and a boost of nutrients. I will definitely be making this again.


Johnny Olivas
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit too sweet for my taste, and the dressing was a little too thick. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Kid Flame
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This salad was delicious! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ammara saeed
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, and the dressing was a little too watery. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Md Mahfug
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I especially liked the addition of the avocado, which added a creamy texture and a boost of healthy fats. I will definitely be making this again.


MollieKate
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit too sweet for my taste, and the dressing was a little too thick. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Bianca Espinal
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This salad was delicious! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amohelang Lithebe
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, and the dressing was a little too watery. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Karen Tate
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I especially liked the addition of the jicama, which added a nice crunch and a boost of nutrients. I will definitely be making this again.


roman saiz
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This salad was delicious! The grilled corn and black beans added a nice smoky flavor, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ayon Rakib
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit too sweet for my taste, and the dressing was a little too thick. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Omojola Lekan
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were really good, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Habtamu Hailemeskel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Beame Up
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover grilled chicken. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were really good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Reatlegile Hlagala
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, and the dressing was a little too sweet. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Mahaaa Shaikh
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I especially liked the addition of the avocado, which added a creamy texture and a boost of healthy fats. I will definitely be making this again.


Anancy Barragan
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I loved the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The grilled corn and black beans added a nice smoky flavor, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Pranisha Tamang
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This salad was a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! The flavors were fresh and bright, and the dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.