Friday, June 21, 2013

Carne Asada Salad


Gosh I love that I can enjoy a good Carne Asada with salad. And this recipe from Closet Cooking does not dissapoint with Pico De Gallo and Mojo dressing. So easy to prepare and  flavorful.




Carne Asada Salad from Closet Cooking
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1 large avocado, diced or sliced
  • 1/4 cup cotija, crumbled (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 up Mexican mojo dressing (see below)
Directions
  1. Assemble the salad, toss in the dressing and enjoy!

Mexican Mojo DressingServings: 1/2 cup
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 orange, juice
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions
  1. Mix everything and enjoy!

Pico de Gallo
makes 2 appetizer sized servings
Ingredients: 
2 cups tomatoes (seeded and chopped) 
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
 1 jalapenos (seeded and chopped) 
1 clove garlic (chopped) 1 lime (juice) 
1 handful cilantro (chopped) 
salt and pepper to taste 
Directions: 1. Mix everything. 

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