Jun 09 2026
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Hot Gringo Green Recipe

Inspired by Jalapeño Buck's
Time30m
Serves4

Make Hot Gringo Green Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Spicy Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the spinach, kale, cucumber, and green bell pepper thoroughly under cold running water. Remove the stems from the kale and roughly chop the spinach and kale into bite-sized pieces. Dice the cucumber and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork until smooth or leave it chunky, depending on your preference.

Making the Dressing

  1. 3

    Blend the Dressing

    In a blender or food processor, combine olive oil, lime juice, fresh cilantro, jalapeño pepper (seeded for less heat, if desired), garlic clove, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined.

  2. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more lime juice for acidity, or more jalapeño for heat, according to your preference.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, kale, diced cucumber, and green bell pepper. Add the mashed avocado on top.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the spicy dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Salad

    Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a large platter. Garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

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