Santa Fe Salad with Chile Pasado Dressing

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

• ½ ounce chile pasado, reconstituted to make about ½ cup, chopped

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons sour cream

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Salad:

• 1/2 cup jicama, diced, or substitute green apples

• 4 green onions, chopped, including the green part

• 2 chopped red ripe tomatoes

• Mixed salad greens--radicchio, butter, and red leaf lettuce

• 1/4 cup piñon nuts

Instructions

For the Dressing:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and allow the dressing to sit for a few hours covered, in the refrigerator, to blend the flavors.

For the Salad:

To make the salad: Combine the jicama, onions, tomatoes, and salad greens. Toss with the dressing, top with the nuts, and serve.