Tango Salad Recipes

TANGO TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut off top third of each tomato. Scoop out seeds, juice and pulp from and discard. Set aside. Chop tomato top and set aside.
• In medium nonstick skillet, saute chorizo or sausage in olive oil, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. When browned all over, add onion to skillet and cook until soft, stirring frequently. Add garlic, celery, and poblano pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to combine well. Add reserved chopped tomato tops, salt, and pepper and stir for another minute.
• Remove skillet from heat. Mix in 2 tablespoons cilantro, bread crumbs, and pepper jack cheese. Using a large spoon, stuff mixture into tomatoes, packing down firmly. Top with Parmesan and place tomatoes in oiled baking dish. Bake until heated through and cheese turns golden, approximately 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon of cilantro and serve.

MANGO TANGO

Steps:

• Juice the mango, limes, and apples in a juice machine. Serve over ice.

SALMON TANGO

Steps:

• In a medium glass bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and white wine. Stir until brown sugar has dissolved. Reserve a small amount to use as a basting sauce; the remainder is used as a marinade.
• Place salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade, seal, and turn to coat salmon. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, turning once.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork. Baste with reserved sauce while grilling.

TANGY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Store in the refrigerator.

SHRIMP TANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Add shrimp to large pan of boiling water; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Drain shrimp; place in non-metallic bowl.
• Whisk next 5 ingredients until blended. Add to shrimp along with the chopped red peppers; mix lightly. Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Cover large platter with salad greens; top with asparagus, carrots and shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with nuts and cilantro.

TANGY CILANTRO LIME CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until creamy and light in color. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 hours.