Monday, August 4, 2008

Salad with Pepitas, Golden Raisins & Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

Serves 2

Salad
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 2 T pepitas
  • 1 quart salad greens (romaine preferably)
Vinaigrette
  • 2 T lime juice (appx. 1 lime)
  • 2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), Hojiblanca Spanish is preferred, or other spicy olive oil
  • 1/4-1/8 chipotle chili powder
  • Kosher salt
Place all ingredients save EVOO into bowl, and mix. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. If you prefer a less acidic vinaigrette, add 1 more T EVOO.

Toss salad greens with vinaigrette. If using mesclun or arugula, serve immediately. Ideally, a lettuce with stiffer leaves should be used (like romaine).

Sprinkle pepitas and golden raisins over greens.

Shredded chicken would also be very good, as well as some fresh crumbled mexican cheese (mild).

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