1/2lb.shredded smoked chicken or barbecued pork without sauce
1/3cupcrumbled queso frescofresh Mexican cheese
1jalapeño pepperhalved, seeded, and thinly sliced
Instructions
Prepare Sweet Onion Vinaigrette and Toasted Bun Croutons.
Toss together watercress, next 5 ingredients, and 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a large bowl. Arrange mixture on a serving platter. Sprinkle with queso fresco, and top with jalapeño pepper slices and croutons. Serve salad with remaining vinaigrette.
SWEET ONION VINAIGRETTE
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
Whisk together first 7 ingredients. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Makes 1 1/4 cups.
TOASTED BUN CROUTONS
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 hot dog or hamburger buns, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Add bun cubes, and toss. Spread in a single layer on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through. Cool 30 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 cups.
Notes
Recipe By: Southern Living
JULY 2012
Serving Size: 6