7/7/2012 Basket - Southwest Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Southwest Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Uses from this basket: Lettuce, tomato, lime
Other produce: Red onion, corn, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, ginger, avocado

• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger root
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Romaine lettuce
• Diced tomato
• Diced avocado
• Shredded cheese
• Sliced red onion
• Cooked corn kernels, lightly seasoned with salt & pepper
• Black beans

 In a food processor, combine the jalapeno, garlic, and ginger, pulsing until finely chopped.  Add lime juice, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and cilantro and blend.  Add in olive oil slowly, blending as you go, until well blended.  Set aside.

Toss lettuce with tomato, avocado, cheese, red onion, corn, and beans.  Serve with cilantro lime dressing.