Layered Mexican Salad Food

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD

Mexican Layered Salad image

Here's another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It's a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad.-Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, optional
1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, sliced or cut into 1/2-in. chunks
1 each large green and sweet red pepper, chopped or sliced
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a 2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer fresh vegetables and avocado. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chiles and seasonings; spread over top. Sprinkle with chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD

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This sounds like a light, Mexican version of the classic Seven-Layered Salad. You could add black beans, chicken breast, or other protein to make it more filling, if you wanted to serve it as a main-course salad. I think a mixture of sour cream and mayo would also be good in the dressing, and I think sliced olives would be nice on top, too.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories Greens

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved, and sliced
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a 2-quart trifle dish or glass bowl, layer the first five ingredients.
Combine the mayonnaise, chilies, and seasonings; spread over the top of the salad.
Sprinkle crushed chips and cheese over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 370.7, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3.7

LAYERED MEXICAN SALAD

Layered Mexican Salad image

This recipe came from my local TV station's web site. It was a big hit with my co-workers on party day.

Provided by Shellbelle

Categories Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 bag romaine lettuce
1 1/4 cups salsa
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 yellow squash, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1 can sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion, chopped