Mexican Style Tortilla Salad Food

EASY MEXICAN SALAD

Steps:

• If using, make the Crispy Tortilla Strips. Or, make them the day before and store in a sealed container in the pantry until serving.
• Cilantro Lime Dressing, Creamy Cilantro Dressing (pictured), Chipotle Ranch, or Taco Salad Dressing (fastest!)
• Chop the romaine. Thinly slice the red onion (follow the instructions at 1:30 of this video). Slice tomatoes in half. Thinly slice the radishes. Defrost the corn. Prepare any other add-on veggies as appropriate. Add a sprinkle of salt on the tomatoes, radishes, and corn to lightly season them.
• Place the greens on the plate and top with the vegetables (and tortilla strips, if using). Top with the dressing and serve. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

MEXICAN SALAD WITH TORTILLA CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the tortilla pieces on a baking tray, toss with the oil and the seasoning mix, then cook for 10-12 mins until crisp. In a large bowl, toss the iceberg, beans and tomatoes. Toss the avocado in the lime juice and add to the bowl.
• Drizzle over your chosen dressing and toss to coat all the ingredients. Top with the croutons and coriander, then serve.

MEXICAN-STYLE TORTILLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the ranch dressing and salsa (this can be done hours ahead and chilled.
• In a large bowl toss the lettuce with cheddar cheese cubes, black beans, chopped tomatoes and avocado: toss well to combine.
• Pour the dressing over starting with 1 cup and adding in more to taste; and toss to coat with salad.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix in the chopped corn chips (or just sprinkle on top of salad).
• Serve immediately.

MEXICAN-STYLE CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the sweetcorn, onion, tomatoes and coriander in a large bowl. Make the dressing by whisking the lime juice into the olive oil and add the honey. Season to taste and pour over the corn salad. Toss to coat everything before serving.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD IN TORTILLA BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Warm up chicken and set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic.
• (For a creamier dressing leave out cilantro and run through a food processor, add cilantro after you puree)
• To make Tortilla bowls spray Tortillas with cooking spray.
• Invert 4 custard bowls and mold Tortillas over the custard bowls.
• You may place another inverted custard dish over Tortillas to keep shape.
• Bake in oven for 5 minutes until crisp and light brown.
• Caution these burn easily, keep an eye on them.
• Allow Tortilla bowls to cool.
• Toss lettuce with mayonnaise dressing mixture.
• Place approximately 1 cup of lettuce and dressing mixture in Tortilla bowl.
• Place tomato pieces on top of lettuce.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Top with chicken pieces.
• Tailor this salad to your own individual tastes, you may add avocados, salsa, or other ingredients.

TORTILLA BOWL SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Pour the vegetable oil (1 teaspoon per bowl) into medium (1.2 quart) oven-proof bowls and rub around to coat the surface. Press each tortilla into a greased bowl.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Let the tortilla bowls cool.
• Make 3 cuts lengthwise on each of the romaine hearts, remove the stems, and chop into smaller pieces. Rinse, drain, and place in a large salad bowl.
• Dice the tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the romaine.
• Dice the onion and add it to the salad.
• Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice. Add to the salad.
• Add the corn and black beans.
• In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
• Fill each tortilla bowl with the salad.
• Enjoy!

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Either by hand or with a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening till the mixture is crumbly. If the mixture looks more floury than crumbly, be sure to add just one or two more tablespoons of shortening till it is crumbly. Add about 3/4 cup hot water to the mixture, or just enough to make the ingredients look moist.
• With your hand or a large fork, knead the mixture making sure to rub the dough against the sides of the large mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If the dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until the dough forms a soft round shape. The dough is ready to roll out now, but it is best to let it rest. Cover it with a dish towel, and let it sit for about an hour or so.
• Take the dough, and pull it apart into 10 to 12 balls. Lightly flour your rolling area, and roll each ball with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness.
• Place each tortilla on a medium hot cast iron skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla does not look doughy.

MEXICAN CHICKEN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, swirl 1 tsp of the oil around, then add a tortilla. Sprinkle a handful of the cheese over one half of the tortilla, followed by some chicken and a few tomato slices. Season with a little salt and pepper. Cook for a few moments to melt the cheese, then fold over and cook until the tortilla is crisp.
• Turn the tortilla out of the pan and cut into quarters. Repeat with another flour tortilla to make another child's portion.
• For the adults' version, start by making a simple guacamole. Halve, stone, peel and slice the avocado, then mash it with the lime or lemon juice and a little seasoning.
• Make the tortillas as before, adding a little chopped coriander. Serve two each and cut into halves rather than quarters. Serve with the guacamole and soured cream, scattered with a little more coriander.