Easy Salad with Creamy Roasted Tomatillo Dressing Recipe

Name: Easy Salad with Creamy Roasted Tomatillo Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tomatillos, rinsed and halved; 1 jalapeno, halved; 1 red onion, quartered; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup Mexican crema; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 4 radishes, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

6 tomatillos, rinsed and halved
1 jalapeno, halved
1 red onion, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup Mexican crema
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 radishes, thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Place the tomatillos, jalapeno, and red onions on a baking sheet.
3
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper.
4
Place in the oven and roast until the vegetables begin to brown and slightly blacken, 25 to 30 minutes.
5
Remove all contents from the baking sheet to a food processor and allow to cool slightly before blending.
6
Add the cumin, crema, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7
Puree until smooth.
8
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
9
Immediately before serving, toss the dressing with the lettuce, tomatoes, and radishes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tomatillos, rinsed and halved, 1 jalapeno, halved, 1 red onion, quartered, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Easy Salad with Creamy Roasted Tomatillo Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Easy Salad with Creamy Roasted Tomatillo Dressing

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