Thursday, February 23, 2012

What are some easy to make, simple thai or latin salads?

I often find myself short of time and need some fresh, light salad recipes.What are some easy to make, simple thai or latin salads?
this is a good one:



http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/v鈥?/a>



p.s. If you like, you can add cold shredded chicken, or shrimp, or pork tenderloin slice very thinly.What are some easy to make, simple thai or latin salads?
or Salad:

1 cup drained canned whole-kernel corn

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed

3/4 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber

3/4 cup diced peeled jicama

4 large red radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1 serrano chili, seeded, minced

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 1/4-inch-thick slices red onion, separated into rings

1 large ripe avocado, peeled, sliced



For Yogurt Sauce:

2 cups plain low-fat yogurt

1 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

To Make Salad:

Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad on platter. Garnish with onion rings and avocado slices. Serve, passing sauce separately.



To Make Yogurt Sauce:

Blend all ingredients in processor using on/off turns just until cucumber is finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and chill.) Makes 3 cups.



Hope this helps=) Good luck!

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