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

Aliyah Clifford
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Darius Cîrstea
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this salad was surprisingly good.


Farmano Official
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This salad is a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.


maha jonah
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This salad is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


icaruzz
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This salad is a great value. You get a lot of food for your money.


Ashok Nepal
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I love that this salad is so healthy. It's packed with fresh vegetables and lean protein.


Steven Coleman
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jorge M
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I've never had a Cinco de Mayo salad before, but this one was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sk Mominul
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing.


Laxman premi Raj bhar
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a party or picnic.


Sabitri Chapagain
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet corn, black beans, and avocado are a perfect match.


Lisa Sims
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of lettuce, vegetables, and dressings, and it's always delicious.


Julian Blanton
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I added some black beans to this salad for extra protein.


Denis markrown
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.


Agnes Adams
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in this recipe. It was still very good.


Djdjdn Bxnxnxn
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This was my first time making a Cinco de Mayo salad and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious.


Logan Lexow
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sofien ayadi
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This salad was a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! The flavors were fresh and vibrant. The dressing was a perfect blend of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again.