Taos Salad Food

TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly brush tortillas with 4 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Press one of the tortillas into the ovenproof bowl. Bake 13 minutes; an adult should transfer shell to a rack to cool. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Meanwhile, make beef filling: In a mixing bowl, combine beef with tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and onion; season with salt and pepper. An adult should heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add beef mixture, and cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Make dressing: In a jar, shake together vinegar, 1/2 cup oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper.
• Using a box grater, shred cheese and carrots. An adult can prepare the other toppings, including corn: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat; add 10-ounce package frozen corn. Saute 3 minutes.
• Divide beef filling among shells; add toppings and dressing.

TAOS TUMBLE SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing and cumin. In large bowl, toss remaining ingredients with dressing mixture.
• Sprinkle with additional cheese and chips if desired. Serve immediately.

TAOS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce,beans,tomatoes,chilies,and sliced olives.
• Chill.
• Combine avocado,sour cream,salad dressing,onions,and seasonings; mix well and chill.
• Just before serving, pour the avocado dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
• Top with shredded cheese and corn chips.
• Garnish with the whole pitted black olives.

TAOS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350o.
• Spray large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add ground turkey or chicken and brown over medium heat. Add chili seasoning and tomatoes and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and ¼ of the chopped onion and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a small bowl, combine sour cream and chicken broth.
• Spray a 9-by-11 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Line bottom with 3 tortillas. Add a layer of green chilies and the remaining chipped onions. Add meat mixture. Top with egg and another layer of the remaining 3 tortillas. Top with enchilada sauce and then the cheese. Pour sour cream mixture on top. Add crushed tortilla chips the last 10 - 15 minutes of baking.
• Makes 6 servings.