Chopped Salad With Spicy Buttermilk Dressing

Name: Chopped Salad With Spicy Buttermilk Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 2 scallions, whites minced and greens thinly slice, separated; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and chopped (about 1 1/4 lbs); 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry; 2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed

Submitted by crafty chef

"This salad is so good! I adapted this recipe (it originally included cooking some pork) to become just a salad that I could add any kind of meat to it, if I wanted. If you're in the mood for southwest flavors, give this a try!"

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photo by Ms B.

Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried chipotle powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
¹⁄₂ cup low-fat buttermilk
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 scallions, whites minced and greens thinly slice, separated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and chopped (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed

directions

Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, scallion whites and garlic; Combine chile powder, salt and pepper and add to mixture.
Add romaine, tomatoes, corn, cheese, and scallion greens to the bowl (if you are adding meat, you would add it here).
Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Tip: To neatly cut up a head of romaine, halve it through the core, and make a few evenly spaced cuts lengthwise, leaving core intact. Chop crosswise into bite-size pieces.

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Reviews

This was awesome! Very spicy and very good! My husband said it was the best salad he has ever eaten! I will make again! Made for PAC Fall 2008

Soup Lady
We loved this. The dressing is the perfect spicy, but creamy topping for fresh veggies. I used a Monterey jack cheese made with Tabasco sauce. Wow. It had a kick. This was a great, flavorful side to a simple dinner of recipe #41874.

Ms B.

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