Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free beer in this recipe.
"My salad days - When I was green in judgment"
-William Shakespeare
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is a cross between a Caesar salad and a Cobb salad, with a spicy twist.
South of the Border Caesar Salad
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 3 cups salad
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe also requires making South of the Border Caesar Dressing
Once assembled, the salad does not keep well, but the corn can be made ahead of time and chilled until it's time to assemble the salad. Note that cooking time does not include chilling time.
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
| 2 | ears fresh corn (cut kernels from the cob) |
| 1/4 tsp | cumin |
| 2 Tbsp | beer or gluten-free beer |
| 8 large | leaves Romaine lettuce (shredded) |
| 1 cup | no salt added black beans (drained and rinsed) |
| 12 | cherry or grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise) |
| 1/2 | avocado (sliced) |
| 1/2 cup | South of the Border Caesar Dressing |
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the corn and cook, tossing frequently.
Add the cumin and cook the corn until it is lightly browned.
Add the beer and cook until evaporated. Toss frequently.
Remove the corn to a bowl and chill well.
When the corn is chilled, assemble the salad, placing the romaine, black beans, tomatoes and avocado on a plate.
Top with the dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 3 cups salad
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 461 | Calories from Fat 130 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 13g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 9g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrates 68g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 17g | 65% |
| Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 21g |
| Vitamin A 140% | Vitamin C 85% |
| Calcium 25% | Iron 31% |
| Vitamin K 131 mcg | Potassium 1575 mg |
| Magnesium 175 mg | |