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Mexican salad bowl

Mexican salad bowl

Serving size: Serves 4
Cuisine type: Mexican
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Special options: Vegetarian
Course: Entree, Lunch, Side dish
Favourite flavours: Easy recipes, Salad
Convenience recipes: four or less

PER SERVE 632kJ Sat fat 1.3g total fat 3.9g


INGREDIENTS

2 whole corn cobs
1 wholemeal tortilla
½ teaspoon Cajun spice
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large red capsicum,
seeded, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
125g can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 baby cos lettuce, washed, leaves separated
1 tablespoon shaved parmesan
coriander leaves, to serve
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons extra-light
sour cream
juice 1 lime
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
METHOD

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add corn and cook for 3-4 minutes, until just tender. Remove cobs and set aside to cool.

  2. Preheat oven grill on hot. Place tortilla on oven tray and sprinkle with spice. Grill for 2-3 minutes, until crisp and golden. Set aside until required.

  3. DRESSING: In a small jug, whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste.

  4. Slice corn from the cob. Transfer to large bowl with tomatoes, capsicum, onion and beans. Season to taste and toss well.

  5. Serve salad with lettuce, topped with parmesan and coriander leaves. Drizzle salad with dressing and accompany with broken pieces of tortilla.



TOP TIP
  • No-fat yoghurt could be used in place of extra-light sour cream.
  • If you like it spicier, add a chopped chilli to the salad.



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