Luncheon Tostada Salad Food

TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in skillet. Add beans and taco seasoning. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Combine lettuce, cheese, dressing, chips, avocado and tomatoes. Reserve a few chips, avocado and tomatoes for garnish. Add beef mixture and toss lightly.
• Place in serving bowl and garnish with the reserved chips on top.
• Note: you can also make it for 3-4 servings using half of the ingredients.

MEXICAN CHOPPED TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• In an even layer spread tortillas on prepared baking sheet, and brush both sides light with olive oil.
• Place in the oven to bake for 10 minutes. While they're baking, grate your cheese!
• Remove pan from oven, and evenly distribute the shredded cheese over the tortillas. Return to the oven to bake for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• In a large bowl toss the romain lettuce with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, and chili powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a small saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium flame. Add 1/2 of the diced onion and the jalapeño and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant. Add beans with their liquid and 3 sprigs of cilantro. Cook on low for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place tortillas on a large serving platter, or individual plates. Top each tortilla with a little lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepper, avocado, cilantro, and corn. Top the salad with warm black beans and scallions. Serve at once!

CHICKEN TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with 2 teaspoons oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 minutes. Divide cheese among tortillas and return to oven. Bake until cheese is bubbling, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add half the red onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add chicken and cup water and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is warmed through and water is almost evaporated, 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon lime juice and remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, combine lettuce and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and divide among tortillas. Top each tortilla with chicken mixture, tomato, avocado, remaining onion, and cilantro.

SIMPLE LUNCHEON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green pepper, pickle relish, carrot and pimientos. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken mixture; toss to coat., Combine the lettuces; place on a serving platter or individual salad plates. Top with chicken salad, cheese, grapes, oranges and almonds. Serve immediately.

TWISTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, slip a tortilla into the hot oil. If the tortilla starts to puff up, press it down with a fork. When crisp and brown, remove to paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Place the chicken in a bowl, and separate with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise. Dice the jalapenos (reserving the liquid), and stir them into chicken salad. Pour in 1 tablespoon jalapeno juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. To serve, spread the chicken salad on the tostadas.

CHICKEN TOSTADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the chicken to a medium size bowl and pour over 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of the salt and squeeze ½ of the lime on the chicken
• Mix to combine then heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for five minutes before shredding it into however big of pieces that you like.
• Mix the tomato, onion, the remaining lime juice and salt together in a small bowl until combined.
• Spread the beans on the tostadas, then add a handful of the shredded chicken, a few slices of avocado a spoonful of the tomato mixture and a drizzle of sour cream.
• Serve immediately with cilantro.

TACO SALAD IN EDIBLE TOSTADA BOWLS

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef, garlic and onion in skillet over med-high heat. Add the taco seasoning (and water if you use a premade mix).
• Mix in the chili and combine everything until sauce is a little thick.
• Warm the tostada bowls in a preheated 350ºF oven for 2 minutes. Place the bowls on serving dishes and place a good helping of mixed greens in each bowl. Top with ground beef mixture, then the diced tomatoes, peppers, spring onions and avocado.
• Sprinkle the bowls evenly with shredded cheese.
• Top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and salsa and sprinkle cheese on top. Add the sliced olives and enjoy with your favorite Margarita recipe.

CRAB SALAD FOR TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over tostadas or as filling for pitas.