Southwest Chopped Salad (Healthy!)
This is a very good salad--nice to have the southwest flavor and still have the healthy benefits. Only 2 tsp olive oil!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups frozen corn kernels
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- 2tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1tablespoon mirin
- 2teaspoons olive oil
- 1
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- 1⁄4teaspoon ground cumin
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DIRECTIONS
- If using fresh corn, either grill the corn on an outdoor grill, roast in the oven or cook briefly in boiling water.
- Slice the kernels from the cobs.
- (If using frozen corn, thaw it under cool running water.) In a large bowl, combine corn, bell peppers, jícama, if you decide to use it, and black beans.
- In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, mirin, olive oil, chipotles, cilantro, cumin and salt.
- Pour over the vegetables and toss to mix.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Garnish with a few cilantro leaves before serving.
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