Southwest Ranch Salad Food

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RANCH SALAD

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Break out the black beans and salsa and get ready to serve up a Southwest-style chicken salad they won't soon forget!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 2-3/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1 cup coarsely broken tortilla chips

Steps:

Toss lettuce with chicken, beans, avocados and cheese in large bowl.
Mix salsa and dressing until blended. Add to salad just before serving; mix lightly.
Top with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 33 g

SOUTHWEST RANCH SALAD DRESSING

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Make and share this Southwest Ranch Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise, can use low fat
1/2 cup sour cream
1 -2 tablespoon milk, depending on your thickness preference
2 tablespoons minced tomatoes
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons canned jalapeno slices, minced
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
For best results, cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.7, Fat 62.9, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 92.5, Sodium 1626.1, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 12.8, Protein 4.8

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH CHICKEN SALAD

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No one needs to know that this full-of-flavor salad is super easy to make because of the ready-to-use seasoned chicken breast strips.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 whole wheat tortilla (6 inch), cut in half, then into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
dash ground cumin
1 pkg. (10 oz.) salad greens
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips
1/2 cup chopped tomato es
1/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

Place tortilla strips on microwaveable plate sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. Meanwhile, mix dressing and cumin.
Toss greens with chicken, tomatoes, cheese and dressing mixture in large bowl; top with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 13 g

SOUTHWEST RANCH SALAD

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Freshen up basic salad greens with mangos, cilantro and crushed tortilla chips. Top with KRAFT Southwest Ranch Dressing for a tangy finish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn romaine lettuce
1 cup matchlike jicama sticks (2 inch)
1 fresh mango, chopped
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup slivered red onions
1/2 cup KRAFT Southwest Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except dressing, crushed chips and cilantro.
Drizzle with dressing; top with chips and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

CREAMY SOUTHWEST RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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This recipe for refreshing and delicious make ahead Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad has lots of Southwest flair like black beans, corn, and bold spices.

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories Appetizer Salad Side Dish

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound small pasta (we used fusilli)
15 ounce black beans (drained)
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped cilantro
3 ounce sliced black olives (drained)
1 jalapeno (seeded and diced (optional))
1 cup thick creamy ranch dressing
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile chop all necessary ingredients.
Set out a large salad bowl. Add in the cooked pasta, black beans, tomatoes, corn, chopped bell pepper, onion, cilantro, olives, and jalapeno.
In a separate bowl (or measuring pitcher) combine the ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well. Then taste, and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the dressing into the pasta salad and gently stir until well coated.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. (Allowing the pasta salad ingredients to rest with the dressing longer creates a better overall flavor.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 339 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH DRESSING

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Southwestern Ranch Dressing is great for salads and as a dipping sauce too.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories Sauces

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon McCormick Mild Taco Seasoning

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH SALAD #RSC

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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. A robust greens and chicken salad with beans, corn, onions and cheese, dressed with.....hidden valley ranch dressing! all the flavours of the southwest in each delicious bite!

Provided by FOODFROMMYHEART

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 Salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons diced fresh chives or 2 teaspoons dried chives
3 small corn tortillas
cooking spray
2 teaspoons Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
4 cups shredded salad greens
2 cups cooked chicken breast tenders, cut into bite sized pieces
2 cups drained rinsed black beans
1 cup frozen corn kernels
4 green onions
1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400° F . Use a pizza cutter to slice the tortillas into thin strips. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it with non-stick spray. Spread the tortilla strips out in a single layer and spritz lightly with more non-stick spray. Sprinkle lightly with Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix.
Bake the tortilla strips for 5-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Stir the tortilla strips half way through cooking.
While the tortilla strips are baking, cut the head of lettuce or greens into small pieces. Rinse the greens and drain well. Chop the tomato and slice the green onions with some tops. Rinse the black beans in a colander and drain well. Thaw the corn.
Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl.
You can either build one large salad or 4 Servings on chilled plate(s).
Layer the greens first, then the chicken, black beans, corn, tomato, shredded cheese, green onion, and a few tortilla strips on top. Serve and ENJOY!

SOUTHWEST RANCH PASTA SALAD

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I came up with this from what I had in my pantry. I used half a box of shells and half rotini. Could add olives, cheese, corn or whatever you have in a pinch. I also had a jar of ranch seasoning which I just mixed with milk and mayo.

Provided by Elisa

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons bacon bits
1 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Steps:

Boil pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain well.
Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Refrigerate for 30 min to soften bacon bits.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 550.3, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 12.1

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD

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This salad is very pretty when served in a large bowl, and is bursting with lots of fresh flavors. You can spice it up by substituting jalapeno peppers for the chile peppers. The dressing is fabulous for all types of salads.

Provided by Anne Z.

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 roasted red peppers, diced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1213.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

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