Cinco De Mayo Salad
A great chicken salad without using mayo.
Recipe Summary Cinco De Mayo Salad
This salad is a fixture at my annual Cinco De Mayo party and is delicious with bar-b-que year-round. Salud!Ingredients | Mayo Free Chicken Salad Recipe⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro¼ cup plain yogurt¼ cup red wine vinegar¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup chopped shallots2 anchovy fillets, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1 tablespoon lemon juice¾ cup olive oilsalt and ground black pepper to taste2 (16 ounce) bags mixed salad greens1 pint grape tomatoes, halved½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 red bell pepper, diced2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob¼ cup seasoned croutons1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to tasteDirectionsPlace cilantro, yogurt, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shallots, anchovies, jalapeno, and lemon juice in a blender; blend until smooth.Slowly drizzle olive oil into the yogurt mixture while blending until oil is emulsified; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.Toss salad greens, grape tomatoes, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, croutons, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.Salad may be assembled the night before; however, add croutons and dressing immediately before serving.Info | Mayo Free Chicken Salad Recipeprep:
20 mins
additional:
3 hrs
total:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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