Santa Fe Salad

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced thin

• 2 fresh corn cobs, roasted and shucked

• 2 corn tortilla cut into strips and fried

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 lb romaine lettuce chopped thin

• 4 oz black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup cilantro dressing (recipe below)

• 1/4 cup spicy peanut sauce (recipe below)

• 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese

• 2 oz Roma tomatoes, diced

• cilantro leaves for garnish

For the Cilantro-Lime Dressing:

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro

• 3 tbsp fresh garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger

• 1/2 cup lime juice

• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/2 grated parmesan

• 1/2 cup canola oil

• 1/4 cup olive oil

  For the Peanut Sauce:

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 2 tbsp water

• 4 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp rice wine vinegar

• 1 tsp lime juice

• 1/2 tsp chili oil

Instructions:

1. Season and Grill the Chicken:

• Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.

• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat, let it rest for a few minutes, and then slice into thin strips.

2. Prepare the Dressing:

• In a blender or food processor, combine everything for the dressing except the oils. Blend until smooth and creamy. Start the food processor and drizzle the oil into the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

3. Make the Peanut Sauce:

• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat just until it bubbles. Remove from heat.

3. Assemble the Salad:

• In a large mixing bowl place the chicken, corn, tortilla strips, lettuce and black beans. add the dressing and peanut sauce to the bowl. Toss to mix.

• Place the salad into two large bowls.

• Top the salads with Jack cheese, diced tomato and cilantro leaves.

• Garnish with 3 tomato wedges per salad.

4. Add Tortilla Strips

• Just before serving, sprinkle with a few extra tortilla strips.

5. Serve:

• Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side if desired.