Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Quick and Easy: Chopped Salad With Tomatillo Salsa Verde Dressing

From June 1998 Bon Appetit

Serves 4. Great on its own or served alongside grilled fish, chicken or steak.

3 tomatillos, husked, quartered
1/3 cup (lightly packed) cilantro
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeƱo chili
1 garlic clove, peeled
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped green cabbage
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, diced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Corn tortilla chips (optional)

Puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Pour into medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then green onions. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix all remaining ingredients except chips in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve with chips, if desired.

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