Layered Tex Mex Salad With Creamy Lime Dressing Food

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

LAYERED TEX-MEX TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Layer beans, lettuce, onions, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl. Spread dressing mixture over salad.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

SHREDDED 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.
• 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.

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 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.

CREAMY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except olive oil in blender and process.
• Add olive oil in a stream while still processing, until mixture thickens.
• Refrigerate.