Mexican Tostada Salad Food

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!

CRUNCHY TOSTADA ENSALADA

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Add the vinegar, oil, honey, chipotle puree, cumin, salt and coriander to a jar, cover tightly with lid and shake until emulsified. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
• For the tostada ensalada: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the tortillas on both sides with canola oil, then place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake until crispy but not browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, cilantro, olives and romaine. Toss with the vinaigrette and season with salt.
• Evenly spread 1/3 cup of the refried beans over each tortilla. Divide the salad among the tortillas, mounding it in the center. Top with beets and 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan. Serve immediately.
• Heat the coconut oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until the spices are toasted and the garlic has softened, 1 minute. Add the pinto beans, chicken stock and chipotle puree and bring to a boil. Cook until the stock has reduced by about half and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Off the heat, mash the beans to a smooth paste with a potato masher, leaving some beans partially mashed to add some texture. The beans should have the consistency of a thick sauce; if they're difficult to stir, they're too thick. If needed, thin the beans out with extra chicken stock, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Finish by stirring in the lime juice and adding salt to taste. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

MEXICAN TUNA TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Cut 2 rounds from each tortilla with a 3-inch cookie cutter. Brush both sides of tortillas with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place rounds in 1 layer on cookie sheets; bake until crisp and edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Whisk chipotle, remaining 2 tablespoon oil, lime juice, tequila, adobo sauce, cumin, sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Place tuna, avocado, 2/3 of scallions and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds in another bowl. Pour dressing over top and gently stir to coat, trying not to break up avocado. Spoon tuna mixture onto tortilla rounds. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds and remaining 1/3 of scallions.

MEXICAN TUNA-AVOCADO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the tuna, avocado, chile powder and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Place each toasted corn tortilla on a plate and top with half of the tuna salad. Top each with jalapenos and half of the olives, tomato and scallions.

MEXICAN TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add chili powder and coriander; fry until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add soy protein mixture and tomato juice, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes.
• Place small handfuls of lettuce on each of 5 plates or shallow bowls. Top each with 1 tostada, another handful of the remaining lettuce, 1/4 cup of the soy protein mixture, then some each of the salsa, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and green onions. Repeat layers once.

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.

CHICKEN TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Arrange lettuce mixture over tostada shells. Top with chicken and cheese.