Southwest Taco Salad Food

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To make the avocado cilantro lime salad dressing, combine all the ingredients for the dressing (avocado, cilantro, lime juice, greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, and cumin) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
• Pour 1 tbsp of oil into a pan and bring up to medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and taco seasoning, stirring until all pieces are well-coated with the seasoning. Cook through and set aside.
• Assemble your salad with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then, lay out each topping (chicken, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla strips) in rows or blend it all together.
• Top off with the avocado salad dressing and cilantro then serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

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!

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare taco salad shells according to package directions; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook beef, onions, garlic and seasonings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through., Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture into each salad shell. Top with the lettuce and remaining meat mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Serve with toppings of your choice.

SOUTHWEST TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss romaine with next 4 ingredients.
• Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cilantro.
• Stand chips around edge of bowl.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss together pasta, beans, corn, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, and green peppers. Sprinkle taco seasoning over top; mix well. Pour salsa over pasta and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese before serving.

SOUTHWEST TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, chili powders, cumin, salt and garlic. Add chicken and place into the refrigerator to allow to sit while pasta cooks, cans are opened and veggies are chopped.
• 2. Cook pasta 8-10 min and drain well. Rinse under cool water to stop cooking process and leave in strainer to completely drain and cool while gathering ingredients.
• 3. To the bowl with the chicken, add pasta and toss to coat. Add in olives, corn, kidney beans, green bell pepper and 1/4c of the cilantro. Refrigerate or serve immediately. Add cheese and give a quick stir right before serving. Garnish with remaining 1/4c cilantro right before service. This is best making a day prior and tossing in the cheese and topping with the cilantro at the last minute.
• 4. Per 1 cup serving: Calories 292 Total Fat 11.46g Saturated Fat 2.8g Cholesterol 12mg Sodium 275.97mg Total Carbohydrate 30.34g Dietary Fiber 4.2g Sugars 4.24g Protein 15.52g

SOUTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all salad ingredients together in large serving bowl.
• Mix all dressing ingredients together in a cup or small bowl.
• Toss with dressing or serve on the side.
• If preparing ahead of time, wait to add chips so they stay crisp.