Southwestern Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

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   Salad:

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   Romaine lettuce

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   Grape tomatoes

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   Green onions, sliced

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   Small baby bell peppers - red, yellow or orange, diced

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   1/2 cup black beans

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   12 cup sweet frozen corn, thawed (or canned)

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   1 - 2 TBSP raw or toasted pumpkin seeds

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   1 avocado, diced

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    Cotija Cheese

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    Tortilla strips for salad

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    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (recipe below) to taste

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    In a large salad bowl add chopped lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, bell peppers, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, pumpkin seeds and cotija cheese. Top the salad with the vinaigrette to taste & serve.

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    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:

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    1/2 cup chopped cilantro

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    1/4 cup canola oil

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    1-2 TBSP fresh lime juice

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    1 TBSP apple cider vinegar OR red wine vinegar

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    Salt & Pepper to taste

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    1 clove garlic, minced

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    1/2 tsp. oregano

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    Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the dressing. Let the flavors mingle for at least 30 minutes before using.

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    NOTE: You might want to double the dressing if making a large salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.