New Mexico Green Chile Salad

New Mexico Green Chile Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that showcases the rich flavors of roasted green chiles, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfectly refreshing, this salad highlights the essence of Southwestern cuisine while being completely vegan.

Ingredients

• Roasted green chiles - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 50 grams, diced
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 30 ml
• Olive oil - 15 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced

Steps

1. Roast the green chiles over an open flame or in a broiler until the skins are charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes.
2. Once cooled, peel the skins off the chiles, remove the seeds, and chop them into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and the roasted green chiles.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Finally, add the diced avocado on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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