GREEN BEAN, CORN AND ROASTED CHILI SALAD

Ingredients:

1 large anaheim chile pepper, seeded and diced

2 cups green beans, trimmed, cut crosswise into thirds

2 cups corn kernels

2 cups fresh spinach, well washed and ribs removed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

3 tbsp. green onions, thinly sliced

2 tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped

 

Directions:

1.   Place chile on a foil-lined baking sheet, broil 10 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag, seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes, chop.

2.   Steam green beans, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, grain. Rinse with cold water, drain well.

3.   Combine chopped chile, beans, corn, chopped spinach and tomatoes. Toss with Lime vinaigrette-style dressing, green onions and fresh cilantro.