Mexican Layered Salad

This make-ahead salad tastes best after several hours in the refrigerator or even the next day. Served with warm flour tortillas, it makes the best of Ontario root vegetables during the cold months.

Preparation time

20 minutes

Ready in

7 hr 40 min

Refrigeration Time: 4 hours or overnight

Makes

Makes 6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded peeled Ontario Rutabaga
  • 1 cup (250 mL) canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced cooked peeled Ontario Potatoes
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Carrots
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Green Cabbage

Lime Dressing:

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lime rind
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Cilantro (Coriander)
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 1  small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil

Instructions

In deep 6-cup (1.5 L) bowl/container, layer rutabaga, kidney beans, potatoes, carrots and cabbage. 

Lime Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together lime rind and juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic and oil. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, toss lightly to combine vegetables. 
 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving:

  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Fat: 12 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 18 grams
  • Calories: 192
  • Fibre: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 85 mg