Aztec Chili Salad Recipes

AZTEC BLACK BEAN SALAD (VEGAN, LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, onion, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, and chipotle. I use a hand held immersion blender for this.
• Pour over salad and toss gently to mix.

AZTEC GOLD CHILI

Steps:

• Combine first ten ingredients in microwave safe dish.
• Microwave on high for 2 and 1/2 minutes.
• Stir in 1-2 T water if mixture becomes too dry.
• Microwave on high 2 and 1/2 to 3 minutes or till onions are tender crisp.
• Let stand 3 minutes.
• Stir in turkey.
• Microwave on high 10-13 minutes or til turkey is partially done, stirring once.
• Add tomatoes, beans, peppers and chocolate.
• Mix well.
• Microwave on medium for 40 minutes, stirring twice.
• Serve with sour cream, grated cheese, diced onions and tortilla chips.

AZTEC CHILI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In large skillet, brown ground beef until crumbly; drain fat. Stir in Spices & Seasonings for Chili, water, beans and canned tomatoes; blend well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• 2. For dressing: In blender, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh tomato, cilantro and Seasoned Pepper. Blend until completely combined. Refrigerate until chilled.
• 3. On 6 plates, layer lettuce, chili meat, bell pepper, green onions, cheese and olives. Drizzle with chilled dressing.