Tex Mex Green Beanasparagus Salad Food

TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt; add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Grill 4 ears corn; cut off the kernels and toss with 1 can drainedblack beans, 1 diced red bell pepper, 4 sliced radishes and 3 chopped scallions. Toss with the dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• SERVES: 4; Calories: 360; Total Fat 13 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 12 grams; Total carbohydrates: 53 grams; Sugar: 20 grams Fiber: 13 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 499 milligrams

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1-inch of water to a boil, add salt then green beans, cover and cook 2 minutes, then add asparagus and cook 3 minutes more. If using pencil asparagus, blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well and cold shock vegetables in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain the vegetables on clean kitchen towels to dry completely. Thinly slice the green beans lengthwise on an angle; pile them together and run your knife through them cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Halve the asparagus lengthwise if thicker, leave in spindles if thin, then cut the spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Combine the beans, asparagus, 1/2 cup of parsley and onion in a shallow bowl.
• Combine the lemon zest and juice, remaining 1/2 cup of parsley and herbs in a food processor with cheese. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Season the sliced tomatoes with salt and garnish salad with them.

TEX MEX 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a trifle dish.
• Top with beans.
• Mix corn layer ingredients together and place on top of beans.
• Mix avocado ingredients together and place on top of corn layer.
• Place tomato halve cut side up on the avocado layer; sprinkle with pepper and cilantro to taste.
• Mix dressing ingredients together and carefully spread on tomatoes.
• Top with cheese and garnish with olives and additional cilantro.

TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each sugar and kosher salt in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 head shredded iceberg lettuce, and 1/2 cup each chopped plum tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped scallion and shredded cheddar cheese.

SWEET POTATO TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. On a baking tray, toss the sweet potato in 1 tbsp of the oil with the chilli flakes, sea salt and pepper. Roast for 30 mins until tender.
• Once the sweet potato is nearly ready, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tbsp oil and season well. Mix everything well but take care to avoid squashing the avocado. Divide the salad evenly between plates, or serve sharing-style with the sweet potato chunks.

SPICY TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pinto beans, black beans, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Add 3/4 bottle dressing and mix well. Add corn chips before serving.

TEX-MEX CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Use a deep glass bowl or small punch bowl.
• Crumble half of the baked cornbread in the bottom of the bowl.
• Top with half of the beans.
• In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, green pepper, and jalapeno peppers.
• Spread half of the tomato mixture over the beans, then sprinkle with half the bacon, half the cheese and half of the corn.
• In another small bowl, stir together the sour cream, salsa, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix.
• Spread half of the sour cream mixture ofer the corn (drop by spoonfuls and spread gently).
• Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
• Cover and chill for several hours before serving.
• Garnish with a little shredded Cheddar cheese if desired.

TEX-MEX GREEN BEAN/ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place the beans and salt in a saucepan; add a small amount of water. Cover and cook greeen beans for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; asparagus for 3 minutes. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, onions, pepper and cumin. Add beans and toss to coat. Serve on a bed of lettuce or spinach. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.