Jicama, Corn And Poblano Salad With Creamy Dressing Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 quart Romaine lettuce
- 1 c. Fresh corn kernels
- 1 c. Peeled jicama sticks
- 1/4 c. Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Salt Chile pwdr or possibly paprika Dressing
- 3 x Tomatillos
- 1 c. Lowfat sour cream
- 2 x Garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp Salt Freshly grnd pepper to taste
- 1/2 c. Cilantro leaves
- 1 x Charred green chile, peeled and seeded (may use canned)
- 2 Tbsp. Chives
- 1/4 c. Grated cotija or possibly Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Lime marinade from jicama Chile Strips
- 2 x Poblano or possibly Anaheim chiles
- 1 x Egg, beaten
- 1/2 c. Stone-grnd cornmeal
- 1/4 c. Canola oil
Directions
- INSTRUCTIONS: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, tear into bite-size pcs and chill. Steam the corn kernels for 2 min in a microwave; set aside.
- Place the jicama sticks in a shallow bowl and sprinkle with the lime juice and salt. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- To make the dressing: Microwave the tomatillos for 1 minute. Combine the lowfat sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, charred chile, the chives, cheese, tomatillos and lime marinade in a food processor; blend. Set aside.
- To make chile strips: Stem and core the poblano chiles, then cut into 1/4-inch strips. Roll in beaten egg, then in cornmeal. Set aside for a few min to dry. Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan. Add in about half of the chile strips and fry till golden on both sides. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Fry the remaining strips and drain on paper towels. To assemble: Divide the lettuce among serving plates.
- Arrange the jicama sticks around the perimeter of the plates. Sprinkle the corn kernels over the salad, then top with the fried poblano strips.
- Drizzle about 1/4 c. dressing over each salad. Dust with chile pwdr or possibly paprika.
- Serves 4.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1009g | |
| Calories 1614 | |
| Calories from Fat 1016 | 63% |
| Total Fat 115.33g | 144% |
| Saturated Fat 36.69g | 147% |
| Trans Fat 0.22g | |
| Cholesterol 328mg | 109% |
| Sodium 1826mg | 76% |
| Potassium 1848mg | 53% |
| Total Carbs 122.17g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 61% |
| Sugars 22.99g | 15% |
| Protein 33.59g | 54% |
