Sweet and Spicy Cherry Chipotle Salad Recipe
Fresh cherry salad with smoky chipotle dressing, is an easy make-ahead salad. It's the perfect sweet and spicy balance.
Servings 8
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Ingredients
Salad ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat I used coarse #3
- 14.5 oz black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups corn I used frozen roasted corn
- ½ cup celery thinly sliced
- ½ cup scallions white and green parts sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ¾ cup dried whole cherries 4.2 oz pkg
- ¼ cup chipotle paste*
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Chipotle Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 2 Chipotle Chilies in Adobo 3 for extra spice
- 3 tbsp olive oil vegetable or canola is fine too
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp diced onion
- Fresh cilantro I use the stems for the and the leaves for salad
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Zest of 1 lime optional
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup of bulgur to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain if necessary. Set aside and allow to cool.
- Combine chipotle vinaigrette ingredients and process in a blender or food processor until thick.
- Mix cooked bulgur, oil, lime juice, and chipotle vinaigrette together. Stir until combined.
- Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
You can use rice or another whole grain instead of bulgur wheat.
It's easier to mix this salad together in two stages as instructed.
Add an additional chipotle pepper if you like it spicier.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1195IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.6mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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