Layered Tex Mex Bbq Grilled Chicken Salad Food

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚. Combine the lime zest, fajita seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; rub all over the chicken. Heat a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 30 seconds; remove to a bowl. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 cup spinach, the halved avocado, buttermilk, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth. Blend in 2 to 4 tablespoons water until thin enough to drizzle.
• Divide the remaining spinach among shallow bowls. Arrange the corn, sliced avocado, tomatoes, cabbage and tortilla strips on top. Slice the chicken against the grain and add to the bowls. Drizzle with some of the dressing and serve the rest on the side.

TEX MEX LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place dressing ingredients in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to combine until smooth. Set aside while you prepare the salad.NOTE: Please note that the video for this recipe shows adding mayonnaise to the dressing. That's an error- it's cream cheese!
• Layer the salad ingredients in a large glass bowl in the following order: 4 cups of lettuce, black beans, corn, avocado, red peppers, 2 more cups of lettuce, cheese, and olives. Spread the dressing on top. Then use a few sprinkles of chopped lettuce, cheese, olives and green onions to garnish the top. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, or serve immediately.

TEX-MEX LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix together the beans, salsa and 2 tbsp. cilantro in a bowl.
• 2. In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad in this order: Bean mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, green onion, and cheese.
• 3. Prior to serving, add the avocados to the top of the salad. Add bacon and remaining cilantro on top of avocado.
• 4. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve.

LAYERED TEX-MEX BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Spray both sides of chicken with cooking spray. Grill 4 min. on each side. Brush with 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce. Grill 2 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce.
• Remove chicken from grill. Let stand 5 min. Cut chicken into strips.
• Cover platter with lettuce; top with layers of corn, chicken, salsa and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; top with chips.

TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt; add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Grill 4 ears corn; cut off the kernels and toss with 1 can drainedblack beans, 1 diced red bell pepper, 4 sliced radishes and 3 chopped scallions. Toss with the dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• SERVES: 4; Calories: 360; Total Fat 13 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 12 grams; Total carbohydrates: 53 grams; Sugar: 20 grams Fiber: 13 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 499 milligrams

TEX MEX SALAD

Steps:

• To make black bean and corn relish. Combine black beans, corn, red onion and red bell pepper. Pour over vinegar, squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lime, season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for a half an hour or up to one day.
• For the salad dressing. Combine sour cream, salsa, the juice of half a lime, chile powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Every salsa is a little different so you may need to add more salsa or add more sour cream to reach the desired consistency for your dressing. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• For the main salad. Chop up romaine lettuce. Add avocado, black bean and corn relish, cheese and cilantro. Pour over dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top with more shredded cheese and cilantro. Serve with cut up slices of lime and tortilla chips.

LAYERED TEX MEX SALAD WITH CREAMY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease an 8 by 8-inch glass pan with butter. Stir together the cornbread mix with the egg and milk.
• Evenly spread into prepared pan and bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes.
• Remove from pan to cool completely.
• Mix together the beans with the sazon and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the salsa with the tomatoes.
• When ready to serve, cut the cornbread into 1/2-inch croutons.
• Toss the lettuce with 3/4 cups of the dressing. In a clear trifle dish, layer the Tex-Mex Salad beginning with the black beans followed by the Monterey jack cheese, the tomato salsa mixture, the Cheddar, the dressed romaine and top with the cornbread croutons.
• Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
• For the dressing, use a blender and blend all the ingredients except the olive oil until smooth.
• While machine is running, slowly drizzle in the oil until incorporated.
• Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

TEX MEX 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a trifle dish.
• Top with beans.
• Mix corn layer ingredients together and place on top of beans.
• Mix avocado ingredients together and place on top of corn layer.
• Place tomato halve cut side up on the avocado layer; sprinkle with pepper and cilantro to taste.
• Mix dressing ingredients together and carefully spread on tomatoes.
• Top with cheese and garnish with olives and additional cilantro.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add chicken starter; heat through. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato, onion and cheese. Top with chicken mixture. In a small bowl, combine salsa and vinaigrette until blended. Serve with salad.