Mexican medley salad

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsLemon or lime juice, fresh
2teaspoonsMustard, prepared, stone- ground
1largeGarlic clove; pressed or minced
¼teaspoonPepper, cayenne, or to taste
½teaspoonCumin, ground
¼teaspoonCoriander, ground
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2teaspoonsVinegar, umeboshi
1cupBeans, black turtle; cooked
¼cupOnion, green; minced
½cupBell pepper, red; chopped
½cupCorn kernels
3cupsRice, brown, basmati; cooked
¼cupCilantro leaves; coarsely chopped
2tablespoonsPumpkin seeds; lightly toasted, for garnish

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together lemon or lime juice, mustard, garlic, cayenne, cumin and coriander. Drizzle in olive oil very slowly, whisking contantly to emulsify. Whisk in vinegar, or add salt to taste.

Add remaining ingredients except pumpkin seeds and toss well. Serve at room temperature with a sprinkling of pumpkin sees on top. Serves 4 to 6.

Note: Umeboshi vinegar, made from Japanese sour plums, is available at natural food stores and Japanese markets.

Per serving: 358 cal; 10 g prot; 11 g fat; 55 g carb; 0 chol; 74 mg.

sod; 7 g fiber.

From the files of DEEANNE