Southwestern Salad Food

SOUTHWESTERN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a large pot and fill with cold water; bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat and cover the pot for 10 minutes. Drain and then submerge the eggs in cold water. Peel, slice and set aside.
• Lay the bacon on a paper-towel-lined microwave-safe plate. Cover with another paper towel. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes. Crumble or cut the bacon into small pieces.
• To make the dressing, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and cayenne together.
• Line the bottom of four serving bowls with the lettuce. Layer the red pepper rings, crumbled bacon, black beans, sliced egg and corn in each bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle the cheese on top. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

SPEEDY SOUTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• Place the greens in a large salad bowl. Top with corn and beans. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and picante sauce; spoon over vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips, cheese and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomato slices on a platter; sprinkle with lime juice.
• Warm oil in a small pan over moderate heat. Add cumin, fennel and chili pepper; cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, discard pod and cool.
• Spoon seasoned oil over tomatoes, sprinkle with cilantro, salt and pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss together the beans, green onions, tomato, avocado and half of the Catalina dressing. Top with cheese and then lettuce. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add corn chips to salad and toss. Serve with remaining dressing.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD

Steps:

• Poach chicken then shred.
• Mix cooked corn and chicken in a bowl with taco seasoning mix.
• Divide lettuce, beans, tomato, corn and chicken mixture among two bowls.
• Top with salsa cheese and crushed chips.
• Top with ranch dressing if you please.
• You can multiply this recipe to suit your needs!

SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together lettuce through cilantro.
• Place your diced avocadoes in a small bowl and toss them with the lime juice before tossing them in the salad.
• Serve with Southwest Ranch Salad Dressing #167319 or the dressing of your choice.
• **If not eating this right away, reserve the crushed Doritos and add them just before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to high.
• Toss pineapple with oil, salt and pepper and grill it on both sides until grill marks appear and it's tender and juicy. Cut into large chunks and place in a salad bowl. Add tomatoes, oranges, jicama, cilantro, lime zest and juice and a dash or two of hot sauce. Adjust seasoning and toss well before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Pulse until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar.
• Add the bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, and spinach and screw on the lid.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days.
• Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
• Enjoy!