Southwestern Chipolte Salad

I love my salads. I love my southwestern food too. I really love when the two are combined. This salad is hearty and yummy.

Southwestern Chipotle Salad
Makes 1 main course salad.

3 cups greens (mesclun, romaine...your choice)
3 oz grilled venison, chopped
1 oz Monterrey jack cheese, grated
2 tbs black beans
2 tbs corn
2 tbs red onion, sliced
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small carrot, shredded
1 tbs fresh cilantro
2 tbs chipolte ranch dressing (address below)
1 wedge of lime

Mix all ingredients together, and squeeze lime juice from wedge over salad. Serve with tortilla chips.

Chipotle Ranch Dressing
(Recipe from the Food Network)

2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbs buttermilk
1 tbs chipotle hot sauce
3 tbs minced fresh cilantro leaves
1 scallion (white and green parts), very thinly sliced
1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest

Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients, and whisk well to make a creamy dressing.