- Yields: 4 servings
- Preparation: 25 minutes
Ingredients
HIGH-PROTEIN LIME CILANTRO DRESSING
- 1 cup (250mL) Nordica 2%
- 1/2 avocado, ripe
- 1/4 cup (50mL) cilantro leaves, lightly packed
- 3 tbsp (45mL) fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp (30mL) canola oil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) salt
MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn
- 1 1/2 avocadoes, ripe
- 475 mL (227g) grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups (375mL) frozen corn kernels
- 1 tsp (5mL) GAY LEA - Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) chili powder
- 1/2 cup (125mL) green onion, chopped
- 1 cup (250mL) Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Dressing: Combine cottage cheese, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding up to 1/4 cup (60 mL) of water as needed to thin consistency. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dressing.
- Toast 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) unthawed frozen corn in a dry nonstick skillet until lightly browned. Mix in 1 tsp (5 mL) Gay Lea butter and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder until coated. Cool to room temperature. Alternately, brush butter mixture over a leftover cob of corn and grill until toasted. Slice kernels from cob to use in the salad.
- Salad: Combine romaine, avocado, tomatoes, corn, beans and feta (optional) and green onion in a large salad bowl. Add dressing to taste and gently toss to combine.
Tips:
- TIP: Add more water to the lime cilantro dressing for a thinner texture if desired.
- TIP: Use frozen corn for quick and easy prep.
- TIP: For an additional protein boost, add in leftover sliced cooked chicken or steak.
- TIP: Store leftover dressing in a jar with a tight-sealing lid in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- TIP: Crumble Feta cheese overtop the salad for additional texture and flavour
Nutrition Facts:
Per 1 serving (1/4 recipe salad with 2 tbsp dressing)
Calories: 320
Fat: 16 g Saturated fat: 3 g Trans fat: 0 g Carbohydrate: 39 g Fibre: 14 g Sugars: 7 g Protein: 12 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 270 mg Potassium: 1300 mg Calcium: 125 mg Iron : 3.5 mg
Note : Nutrition facts do not include optional feta
