This is a southwestern salad like no other... with fresh, vibrant ingredients that all work together in a chorus of flavor explosion. Absolutely delicious, vegetarian and packed full of vegetable proteins too!
Prep Time45 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4people
Calories: 522kcal
Ingredients
Spicy Pickled Onions
1Red OnionSliced Thin
1teaspoonHot pepperSliced Thin
1Garlic CloveCut in half
½teaspoonHoney
½teaspoonKosher Salt
1cupApple Cider Vinegar
Tomato Medley Salsa
2cupsCherry TomatoQuartered
½Red OnionFine dice
1cloveGarlicFine dice
¼cupCilantroFinely chopped
½LimeJuice only
½teaspoonCumin
1teaspoonKosher Salt
Garden Style Guacamole
2AvocadoPeeled, pit removed & mashed
½teaspoonGarlic Powder
½teaspoonCumin
½teaspoonKosher Salt
½LimeJuice Only
5Cherry TomatoesQuartered
1tablespoonShallotMinced
½Red OnionFinely diced
½JalapenoFinely diced
¼cupCilantroFinely chopped
Pickled Onion & Corn Relish
1cupYellow Corn
⅓cupPickled OnionsDiced
⅓cupCheddar CheeseShredded
1.5teaspoonMayonnaise
2tablespoonHot PeppersFinely diced
2tablespoonCilantroFinely chopped
½teaspoonKosher Salt
Mexican Slaw
1headRomaine HeartSliced thinly
¼headRed CabbageCored & Sliced thinly
1CarrotShredded
2tablespoonChipotle Hot Sauce
2teaspoonLime Juice
½cupOlive Oil
½teaspoonKosher Salt
¼teaspoonCracked Pepper
Sauteed Peppers & Onions
1Red PepperSliced
1OnionPeeled & sliced
2tablespoonOlive Oil
½teaspoonKosher Salt
Chipotle Salad Dressing
½CupCanola or Vegetable Oil
3TablespoonsTabasco Chipotle Sauce
1TablespoonLime Juice
1PinchKosher Salt
1PinchBlack Pepper
Instructions
Spicy Pickled Onions
Boil 2 cups of water. Add the sliced red onion and allow to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and strain out the onion.
Place the onion in a small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Make sure the onion is covered with the vinegar. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Tomato Medley Salsa
Add all the ingredients to a bowl. Mix well and allow the flavors to develop for at least 30 minutes before serving. Mix well before serving.
Garden Style Guacamole
Add the avocado, spices and lime juice to a bowl. Mix well. Add in the remaining ingredients and gently incorporate. Allow the flavors to develop for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Pickled Onion & Corn Relish
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Mexican Slaw
In a small bowl, mix the chipotle sauce, lime juice, olive oil, salt & pepper. Set aside.
Add the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make sure that the red cabbage is separated. Sometimes it gets stuck together when shredding. The same applies to the romaine.
Sauteed Peppers & Onions
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add in the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add in the onions and salt. Cook for 2 minutes and then add in the red peppers. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until nicely browned. Allow to cool before adding to the salad.
Chipotle Salad Dressing
Add the ingredients to a bowl. Whisk well to emulsify. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Southwestern Salad
Add your base of Mexican Slaw to a bowl. Top with the Salsa, Peppers & Onions and Corn Relish. Give a healthy dollop of guacamole. Pour some of the Chipotle Salad Dressing over top and dig in!
Notes
The best part of this salad is having leftover toppings! Make sure you store them well covered in the refrigerator. They are perfect the next day in a fajita or a taco. Around our house there is no such thing as too much Mexican!