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Fresco salad
Fresco salad is a Mexican style fresh salad made with fresh spring mixes, Queso fresco(Mexican Cheese), and with mustard vinaigrette. This mustard vinaigrette is fiery and balances the crispiness of the spring mixes and the grilled food.
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
servings
Calories
300
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
For the mustard vinaigrette
1
tablespoon
garlic
minced
1
tablespoon
jalapeno
minced
1
tablespoon
cilantro
minced
1
teaspoon
cumin powder
2
tablespoon
dijon mustard
¼
cup
olive oil
4
tablespoon
lime juice
¼
teaspoon
salt
or as required
For the salad
3
cups
spring mix greens
2
tablespoon
queso fresco
Instructions
For the mustard vinaigrette
In a small mixing bowl add minced garlic, minced jalapeno, minced cilantro, cumin powder, salt, dijon mustard, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
Whisk until it turns into a smooth consistency. Keep aside.
For the salad
In a mixing bowl, add spring mix greens, the mustard vinaigrette.
Toss gently until the vinaigrette coats evenly.
Sprinkle queso fresco and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
300
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
29
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
5
mg
|
Sodium:
537
mg
|
Potassium:
205
mg
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
825
IU
|
Vitamin C:
33.1
mg
|
Calcium:
66
mg
|
Iron:
1.4
mg