Tex Mex Spinach Salad Food

TEX-MEX SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Serve with dressing.

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

TEX-MEX TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
• Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.

LAYERED TEX-MEX SALAD WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients.
• Arrange spinach on 4 serving plates. Top with avocado, tomato mixture, cheese and 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.

TEX-MEX TURKEY SPINACH BURGERS

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture. Cool slightly.
• In a mixing bowl, combine turkey, cooked spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, onions, salsa, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Shape mixture into 6 patties.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add burgers and cook for 15 minutes, turning twice until interior temperature registers 175F or until pinkness disappears. A few minutes before end of cooking time, top each burger with cheese and a spoonful of salsa. (Cheese will melt slightly). Serve burgers on toasted buns with condiments or as part of a meal with vegetables.
• OVEN ROASTING: Place prepared burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in a preheated 425F oven for 20 minutes or until pinkness disappears. Top each burger with cheese and a teaspoon of salsa as soon as removed from the oven. The heat will melt the cheese.

TEX-MEX PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water; pour in the olive oil and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix, remove from heat, and cool completely.
• Combine salsa, ranch dressing, bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos, and black olives in a medium bowl. Toss together the cooked pasta, cooled beef mixture, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mixture in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.