Mexican Christmas Eve Salad Ensalada De Noche Buena Recipes

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CHRISTMAS SALAD

Steps:

• Slice 1/4 of the top off of each apple and reserve. Using melon baller, scoop out the apple flesh to leave a hollow cavity (which will be filled with finished salad). Coarsely chop the apple flesh and mix with the remaining ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the mixture in each hollowed out apple and place the reserved tops on the filling (any unused filling can be refrigerated for up to 1 day). Serve cold or at room temperature.
• Cook's Note: To prevent the apples from turning brown while preparing the filling, place them in a bowl of water with the juice of 2 limes added.

ENSALADA DE NOCHE BUENA (CHRISTMAS EVE)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt, and cilantro. Set aside. Wash and dry lettuce leaves and then shred. Arrange the lettuce on the bottom of a glass bowl and then layer beets and fruit on top of lettuce, it can be mixed, although, doesn't have to be. Top with peanuts and pour the dressing over the salad.

MEXICAN CHRISTMAS EVE SALAD (ENSALADA DE NOCHE BUENA)

Steps:

• Make the salad dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar,orange juice, salt & pepper in a glass jar. Shake until oil is emulsified. Arrange sliced beets, oranges,and sliced apples in a large circle alternating the slices. Toss the salad greens, carrots, onion, pineapple, jicama, and salad dressing together and mound in the center of the ring. Top with banana slices, pomegranate seeds and chopped peanuts.

CHRISTMAS EVE SALAD - ENSALADA DE NOCHE BUENA

Steps:

• Drain and reserve liquid of beets and pineapple.
• Mix reserved juice, lime juice, 2 tbsp splenda and salt.
• Combine oranges, bananas, beets, pineapple and jicam in bowl.
• Pour juice mixture over fruit/vegetable mix and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Drain juice from fruit/vegetable mixture and discard liquid.
• Place lettuce on individual plates.
• Arrange fruit/vegetable mixture on lettuce.
• Garnish with peanuts and radishes.

MEXICAN CHRISTMAS EVE SALAD

Steps:

• On a large platter, arrange the pineapple, beets, oranges, apple, banana and jicama over romaine. Sprinkle with peanuts and pomegranate seeds. Garnish with lime. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

ENSALADA DE NOCHE BUENA (CHRISTMAS EVE SALAD)

Steps:

• Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and cilantro.
• Set aside.
• Place lettuce into salad bowl, top with beets and fruit.
• Add dressing and toss lightly to mix.
• Top with peanuts, coconut and/or pomegranite seeds.