Santa Fe Chopped Salad Recipe 495

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Slice the kernels off of the ears of corn, and add them to the heated skillet with the sliced onion. Season with the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft. Squeeze the juice of half of the lime into the skillet, stir, and transfer contents to a plate; set aside to cool. 3. Chop the Romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces; wash in a salad spinner and transfer to a large serving bowl. 4. In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, reserved roasted corn and onions, and cheddar cheese. 5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and the remaining juice of half of the lime. 6. To serve, place 2 cups of lettuce in a bowl, and top with a heaping ¾ cup of the bean mixture. Top with (optional) tortilla strips.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the coriander. Add chicken; stir to coat.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center (at least 165°F). Transfer to plate, and keep warm.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onions, zucchini and bell pepper; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in frozen corn, beans, chiles, cooked chicken, remaining 1 teaspoon cumin, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely heated through.
• Garnish with cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with black pepper; grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
• Meanwhile, mix dressing, hot sauce and lime juice until blended; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place lettuce on serving plate. Top with red peppers, beans, jicama and corn.
• Slice chicken; add to salad. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with dressing mixture just before serving.

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Slice the kernels off of the ears of corn, and add them to the heated skillet with the sliced onion. Season with the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft. Squeeze the juice of half of the lime into the skillet, stir, and transfer contents to a plate; set aside to cool. 3. Chop the Romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces; wash in a salad spinner and transfer to a large serving bowl. 4. In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, reserved roasted corn and onions, and cheddar cheese. 5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and the remaining juice of half of the lime. 6. To serve, place 2 cups of lettuce in a bowl, and top with a heaping ¾ cup of the bean mixture. Top with (optional) tortilla strips.