MANGO CHICKEN SALAD
a crisp blend of romaine, iceberg and cabbage, tossed with grilled chicken,
roasted corn, black beans, mango, jícama, pico de gallo, queso fresco
JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
On the Border Restaurant Copycat Recipe
4 teaspoons white granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon each: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt
1/4 teaspoon each: black pepper, dried oregano, ground chipotle chile
1/4 cup oil
Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. When the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Pour the dressing into a bowl and drizzle the oil into the dressing in a thin stream while whisking quickly. Makes 3/4 cup.
Note: You may notice there is no jalapeno in this recipe. Chipotle is a dried smoked jalapeno.The ground chipotle chili powder is found in the spice aisle at your local supermarket.