09 August 2009

mexican vegetable salad with cumin vinaigrette

3/4 cup peeled and chopped jicama
1 carrot, shredded
3/4 cup shredded red cabbage
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup diced bell pepper (red and/or green)
3 large roma tomatoes, diced
1 small can mandarin oranges, drained
2 avocados, diced
1 can black beans, drained
mixed salad greens

cumin vinaigrette
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1T dijon mustard
2t minced fresh oregano
1 1/2t ground cumin
1 clove garlic, pressed
1t fresh ground black pepper
1/2t salt
1 1/2c vegetable oil
1t fresh minced cilantro
dash of tabasco sauce

combine the vinegar, mustard, cumin, oregano, cilantro, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. whisk well. slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly until smooth.

No comments:

Post a Comment