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California Cotija Cheese & Protein Powerhouse Salad
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Ingredients:
Dressing:
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons Real California sour cream
– 1 teaspoon honey
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
– 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and kale)
– 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
– 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
– 1/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken breast
– 1/4 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
– 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
– 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
– 1/4 cup diced roasted sweet potatoes
– 1/4 cup crumbled Real California Cotija cheese
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Directions:
To make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, sour cream, honey, and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
To make the Salad: Arrange greens in a large shallow bowl. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, beans, chicken, corn, onion, pepper, and sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, then drizzle with dressing. (Alternatively, combine salad ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and toss with dressing.)
Serve any remaining dressing at the table.
Serves 1.
Note: Serve your California Cotija Cheese and Protein Powerhouse Salad immediately and enjoy a delicious, protein-packed meal that features real California dairy products.
Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite proteins or vegetables, but the combination of fresh ingredients, California Cotija cheese, and the creamy dressing will provide a delightful and nutritious meal.
Recipe by Jordan Mazur, Director of Performance Nutrition, San Francisco 49ers
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