Salads Recipe
Alvarado Salad - Greens, citrus slaw, corn salsa, black beans, avocado, roasted red pepper and Monterey-jack cheese served with a cilantro lime dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Citrus Slaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots. Toss with a pinch of salt and the juice of one lime. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to soften.
- 2
Make the Salad Base
In a large serving bowl, layer the mixed greens as the base.
- 3
Add the Toppings
Top the mixed greens with the citrus slaw, corn, black beans, avocado, roasted red pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- 4
Cilantro Lime Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of two limes, 1/4 cup of olive oil, a handful of chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste. Drizzle over the salad.
- 5
Serve
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.