Mexican Fiesta Layered Salad Food

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD

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.

FIESTA 7 LAYER DIP

Steps:

• 1. Reserve 1/2 cup drained tomatoes; set aside. Blend remaining tomatoes and reserved liquid with beans in medium bowl.
• 2. Spread bean mixture in 8x8-inch glass baking dish or round casserole dish. Top with guacamole.
• 3. Blend together sour cream and seasoning mix in small bowl. Spread over guacamole. Top evenly with layers of cheese, olives, green onions and reserved tomatoes. Chill 2 hours prior to serving. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn.
• Spread 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Cover with layers of half each of the remaining meat mixture and cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture. Cover.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; let stand, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

SIMPLE LAYERED FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Layer all ingredients except dressing and chips in large bowl.
• Drizzle dressing over salad; top with chips.

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD

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.

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Choose a large salad bowl. Clear or glass is best for showcasing the pretty layers.
• Prepare the Knorr Fiesta Sides, Taco Rice according to package directions and let cool. Meanwhile. Warm the Isadora® Refried Beans and let cool.
• Layer rice into the salad bowl first and then smooth the refried beans over the rice. It's okay if the layer doesn't completely cover the rice.
• Add one bag of shredded lettuce evenly as the next layer.
• Next up, add the shredded cheese layer.
• Add drained corn layer.
• Add chopped onions layer.
• Add last bag of shredded lettuce.
• Mix Sour Cream Ingredients together. (Lime, Salt & Sour Cream) Spread sour cream mixture over the top of the salad.
• Decorate the top with the extra ingredients and garnishes including chopped cherry tomatoes, lime slices, fresh cilantro, crushed nacho tortillas followed by a gorgeous drizzle of Cacique Crema Mexicana Table Cream over the top if you like.
• Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate. Best enjoyed in the first three days.

MEXICAN FIESTA LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Layer and pack lettuce lightly into the bottom of a glass bowl.
• Continue layering with each ingredient finishing with the beans (they don't have to be Mexican flavoured!
• Mix sour cream and mayo with Taco seasoning and garlic, spread in an even layer over top your other layers right to the edge to seal everything.
• Top with cheese, then cooked crumbled bacon bits, green onions and optional olives and jalapeños.
• ENJOY!

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. On two serving platters with wide sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce (optional).

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD AND DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions, until just tender but firm to the bite.
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to cool.
• Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl.
• Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat.
• Add diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onions; toss well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lime juice.
• Mix in minced jalapenos, chili powder, ground cumin and chopped cilantro.
• Add dressing to pasta mixture and mix well to blend.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

LAYERED MEXICAN PARTY SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
• In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
• Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.