Mexican Chef Salad Food

MEXICAN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small, dry skillet, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chile, and pine nuts over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the dressing to a serving bowl and whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add the olives, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese. Toss gently to combine and serve.
• *Cooks Note: The dried chile can also be cut into small rings using scissors.

MEXICAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together first four ingredients; cover and chill. , For dressing, mash avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Stir in the sour cream, oil, lemon juice, sugar, seasoned salt and pepper flakes. Just before serving, add corn chips to salad; top with dressing and toss to coat.

MEXICAN CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
• Add cheese and toss.
• Place in a large bowl along with onion and tomatoes.
• Toss avacado with teaspoon of lemon juice.
• (this prevents it from turning brown) Brown the ground beef with taco seasoning according to package directions Add kidney beans and heat thoroughly.
• Let cool slightly meat and bean mixture and combine with cold salad.
• Add tortilla chips last (so they will not get soggy).
• Toss with Thousand Island dressing and garnish with Avacado.

MEXICAN CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Salad:.
• Brown ground beef in a skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt to taste. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine all salad ingredients. Toss to mix well.
• Prepare dressing and pour over top. Toss and serve.
• Dressing:.
• Combine all dressing ingredients at least an hour in advance. Refrigerate until ready to use.

DORITO MEXICAN SALAD

Steps:

• In large skillet brown ground beef.
• Drain and return to skillet.
• Stir in onion and continue to cook 5 minutes.
• Add seasonings, red beans, salad dressing and water.
• (Note: Fill salad dressing bottle half way and shake well before adding to ground beef mixture.).
• Stir to mix and allow to simmer over medium low heat 15 minutes.
• Place Dorito's Chips on plate- crush slightly if desired.
• Spoon meat& bean mixture over top and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes& cheese.

CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Combine romaine and butter lettuce in a large bowl and tear into bite-sized pieces. Toss to mix.
• Add turkey, turkey ham, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, and eggs; mix to combine. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to combine. Another option is to place all the ingredients into individual dishes to allow guests to customize their chef salads to taste.