"During a vacation in Scottsdale, Arizona, my brother-in-law took me to his favorite restaurant, Cowboy Ciao," writes Linden Avery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. "It serves a very colorful, delicious chopped salad called a Stetson. Could you get the recipe so I can re-create it at home?"
This main-course salad is presented with the ingredients lined up in rows. For convenience, you could just toss the salad instead.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Blend basil leaves, mayonnaise, and shallot in processor until smooth. Gradually blend in buttermilk and lemon juice. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Step 2
Mix Asiago cheese, currants, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl.
Step 3
Using 1/6 of couscous, 1/6 of arugula, 1/6 of tomatoes, 1/6 of chicken, 1/6 of corn, and 1/6 of Asiago cheese mixture, form rows on each of 6 plates. Serve, passing dressing separately.
Step 4
- Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
