Balsamic Dressing By La Casa Sena Restaurant In Santa Fe Nm Recipes

BALSAMIC DRESSING BY LA CASA SENA RESTAURANT IN SANTA FE, NM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in small, heavy nonreactive saucepan and cook over moderate heat till syrupy and reduced to a scant 1/4 cup, about 12 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature before using.

LIKE-EARL'S SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Combine ingredients in a food processor or use a hand immersion blender to process until mixture is green and tiny specks of peanuts and lime are visible. Makes 3/4 cup.
• Salad:.
• Heat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fryer or heavy pot (a small pot using about 1 cup oil and working in two batches works well); add tortilla pieces and deep fry until golden and crisp; drain on paper towels (may also be baked @ 375 degrees). (Note: Coarsely crushed corn tortilla chips or purchased deep fried chow mein noodles may be substituted for deep fried tortilla pieces or whole corn tortilla chips may be decoratively placed beside the prepared salad instead.).
• Rub corn with vegetable oil and grill over medium-high heat until lightly browned; cool and remove kernels. (3/4 cup cooked corn may be substituted).
• Place lettuces in a large bowl; toss together with enough dressing to lightly coat. Add corn, dates, black beans and half the tortilla pieces and feta cheese; toss well. Divide between 4 plates and top with remaining feta cheese and tortilla pieces. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over top. Peel and thinly slice avocado and divide between 4 plates; place beside each salad.

SANTA FE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together and serve.

SANTA FE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients together and chill for an hour to marry flavors.

BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small, heavy nonreactive saucepan and cook over moderate heat until syrupy and reduced to a scant 1/4 cup, about 12 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature.