A Summer Southwest Salad
When I began teaching I would often stock up on these ingredients for the week and bring this salad to work. It doesn't require a lot of chopping, which makes it quick to throw together on your way out the door. I used to sprinkle salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil, but over time I've created a simple marinade that gives this salad its southwest flavor.
Choose the portions that you prefer...
- PINE NUTS
- GRAPE TOMATOES
- AVOCADO
- COTIJA (Mexican cheese)
- MIXED GREENS
- BLACK BEANS
- CILANTRO
- OTHER INGREDIENTS (CORN / TORTILLA STRIPS)
DRESSSING "MARINADE"
- OLIVE OIL
- SALT
- PEPPER
- CUMIN
- PAPRIKA
- CAYENNE PEPPER
- GARLIC POWDER
- OREGANO
- CHILI POWDER
- WATER
- LIME JUICE