SANTA FE SALAD WITH CHILI-LIME DRESSING RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Santa Fe Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 Tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
3 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
3 Tbsp water
1 medium uncooked scallion(s), minced
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp chili powder
15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cup(s) cooked corn kernels, fresh or frozen
2 cup(s) grape tomatoes
1 medium sweet red pepper(s), cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 cup(s) romaine lettuce, cut into thick shreds (about 2 hearts)

Steps:

To make dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cilantro, water, scallion, lime juice, sugar and chili powder until smooth. Transfer to a jar or a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to use. In a large bowl or food storage container, layer remaining ingredients in order listed; cover and refrigerate. To serve, spoon salad ingredients into a bowl. Shake dressing and then drizzle dressing over salad; toss well to coat. Yields about 2 cups of salad and 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing per serving. Notes Storing this salad in layers (instead of tossing it immediately) and keeping the dressing separate, helps to keep the salad fresh. It can be stored up to 4 days in the refrigerator.