Mexican Night Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Night Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DRESSING; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Hellmans or Best Foods); 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/8 teaspoon table salt; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 dash ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; SALAD; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 avocado, chopped; 1 orange, sectioned and chopped (optional); 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

DRESSING
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Hellmans or Best Foods)
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/8 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans
SALAD
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1 orange, sectioned and chopped (optional)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

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I like to make this in my mini food-processor, but I'll give the directions both ways.
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FOOD PROCESSOR: Combine all ingredients except pecans and blend well. Add pecans and blend so that some of the pecans are ground fairly fine and some are still recognizable.
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BY HAND: If you have anyway to crush the pecans, crush a tablespoon or so. Combine all ingredients and blend well.
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TOSS WITH SALAD: Add a little at a time and toss in an oversized bowl. Store leftover dressing in the fridge.
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NOTE: When we're dieting, I substitute low-fat mayo and sour cream.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DRESSING, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Hellmans or Best Foods), 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Night Salad 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.

Mexican Night Salad

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