Three Graces
Art Print
Carter Holman,...
Buy at AllPosters.com

Barnes & Noble

La Belle Cuisine - More Salad Recipes

Fine Cuisine with Art Infusion

"To cook is to create. And to create well...
is an act of integrity, and faith."

Emeril's Taco Salad with a
Roasted Poblano Buttermilk Dressing

"Hey, salads don't have to be boring, they can be wild!"
~ Emeril Lagasse

Recipe of the Day Categories:

   Recipe Home

   Recipe Index

   Appetizers

   Beef

   Beverage

   Bread

   Breakfast

   Cake

   Chocolate

   Cookies

   Fish

   Fruit

   Main Dish

   Pasta

   Pies

   Pork

   Poultry

   Salad

   Seafood

   Side Dish

   Soup

   Vegetable

   Surprise!

Steaming Chili Pepper on Fork
Photographic Print
Sokol, Howard
Buy at AllPosters.com
 

Your patronage of our affiliate partners supports this web site.
We thank you! In other words, please shop at LBC Gift Galerie!

Aqua Fria Tortilla
Art Print
Templeton,...
Buy at AllPosters.com
 

Emeril’s Taco Salad with a
Roasted Poblano Buttermilk Dressing
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

1/2 cup olive oil  
2 teaspoons Creole or other
whole grain mustard  
2 fresh limes, juiced  
1 small fresh jalapeño, minced  
1 pound flank steak, trimmed  
Sea salt  
Freshly ground black pepper  
1 medium poblano pepper, roasted,
peeled and seeded  
1 large egg *  
1 fresh lemon, juiced  
1 teaspoon chopped garlic  
Salt  
1 cup vegetable oil  
1/2 cup buttermilk  
1 head iceberg lettuce, cleaned and cored  
1 cup thinly sliced red onions  
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes,
cored, seeded and diced
1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels, roasted
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 medium avocado  
16 small corn tortillas, cut into eighths  
1/2 cup chopped green onions, green part only

In a mixing bowl, whisk the oil, 2 teaspoons of the mustard, lime juice
and jalapeño, until  well blended.
Season both sides of the flank steak with the sea salt and pepper. Place
the steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the
steak. Seal the bag  completely and shake several times, to evenly dis-
tribute the marinade. Place in the refrigerator and marinate overnight.
Remove the steak from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
Set aside.
Preheat the fryer. Preheat the grill. Place the steak on the grill and cook
for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove from the grill
and allow to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
In the cup of a blender, combine the roasted pepper, egg, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of mustard, and garlic. Blend on until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in
the oil until the mixture is slightly thick. Add the buttermilk and continue
to blend for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate
for at least 1 hour. The dressing will keep for up to 2 days in the
refrigerator.
Fry the tortilla chips in batches until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, toss the lettuce with as much dressing as you wish. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss well. Cover the bottom of a large rectangle plastic container with a
lid with the lettuce. Slice the steak on a bias into 2 inch slices and place
over the lettuce. Layer the onions, tomatoes, corn and cheese over the
steak. Cover with the lid and refrigerate until ready to use. The salad
can be made one day ahead of time.
When ready to serve, remove the peel and pit of the avocado. Small
dice the avocado and season with salt and pepper. Add to the salad
along with the tortilla chips. Toss well and serve. Yield: 4 to 6 servings

* Egg Safety Information
 

More from Emeril!
Index - Salad Recipe Archives
Index - Salad Dressing Recipes
Daily Recipe Index
Recipe Archives Index