Corn, Zucchini, & Tomato Salad W/ Pequin Vinaigrette Recipe

Corn, Zucchini, & Tomato Salad W/ Pequin Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients:

For Salad:
1 c of corn kernels (white)
3 c of corn kernels (yellow)
2 pcs of zucchini (medium); sliced diagonally
2 pcs of ripe tomatoes (red, large); peeled, seeded, and diced
2 c of arugula; rinsed and torn
2 pcs of pimientos (fresh)
or
2 pcs of bell peppers (red); julienned
1 c of parsley (fresh); chopped
1 pc of onion (red, medium); diced

For Vinaigrette:
1-1/4 c of vinegar (white wine)
1/2 c of juice (freshly squeezed orange)
1 Tbsp of mustard (Dijon)
2 tsp of dried pequin (arbol or tepin chile); crushed
1 pc of garlic clove; quartered
1 tsp of coriander (ground)
1-1/4 tsp of salt
1-1/4 tsp of pepper (black, freshly ground)
1 Tbsp of oil (olive oil)

Instructions:

Place the kernels, zucchini, tomatoes, arugula, pimientos or bell peppers, onion, and parsley inside a (salad) bowl. Refrigerate for one hour till chilled. Add salad dressing or vinaigrette; toss lightly. Serve at once.

For vinaigrette, combine vinegar, orange juice, mustard, dried pequin, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, and oil inside the processor; process till blended well.

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