Tangy Fiesta Salad Food

TANGY FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook meat with seasoning mix in large skillet as directed on package, adding corn for the last 5 min.
• Cover large platter with lettuce; top with meat mixture, tomatoes and cheese.
• Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with onions.

FIESTA CORN & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender. Cool for 5 minutes and cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob with a sharp knife. Place the kernels in a large bowl with the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
• In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
• In a separate bowl, gently toss the avocados and lemon juice together, making sure the avocado is coated in lemon juice. Add to the vegetables, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and carefully fold together without breaking up the avocados. Sprinkle with salt and serve cold or at room temperature.

TANGY POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in their skins in boiling salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Mix together the vinegar and mustard, then slowly whisk in the oil.
• When potatoes are cool enough to handle slice into a large bowl.
• Add the onion to the potatoes and pour the combined vinegar, mustard and oil mixture over them.
• Season, then toss gently to combine.
• Leave to stand at least 1/2 an hour.
• Mix together the mayonnaise and tarragon, gently stir in to the potatoes along with the celery.
• Serve.

TANGY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Drain bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Mix reserved drippings, the dressing, sugar and garlic salt in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon just before serving.

FIESTA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine potatoes, 1 1/2 cups cheese, red bell pepper, beans, celery, jicama, green onions, cilantro and salt.
• In small bowl, combine dressing and salsa; pour over potato mixture.
• Toss gently to coat.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
• Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese; garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

BLACK BEAN FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, peppers, onion, celery and cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight.