Southwest Salad
Southwest Salad
mixed baby greens
1 red bell pepper, grilled
1 jalapeno pepper, grilled
4 green onions, grilled
2 ears of corn
1 tablespoon butter
red pepper flakes
1 avacado
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
garlic nuggets sprinkled generously
Dressing:
1 lime
drizzle pomogranate vinegar
drizzle olive oil
salt to taste
pepper to taste
beau monde, lightly sprinkled
celery salt, lightly sprinkled
Lightly spread the butter on the corn, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and wrap in saran wrap. Microwave for 8 minutes. When cool, cut the corn off of the cob. Grill the bell pepper, jalapeno and green onions with olive oil on the grill or in a grill pan. When cool, chop into small pieces. Layer a salad bowl, starting with the lettuce then add the other ingredients including the cooked vegetables. Add the dressing and toss thoroughly.