Mexicali Salad Recipes

MEXICALI SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Combine mayo, green onion, chili sauce, cider vinegar, onion salt, chili powder and tabasco in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Then refrigerate.
• For the salad: Layer the lettuce, corn, black olives, kidney beans and black beans in a salad bowl.
• To serve: Add dressing to salad and toss to combine.

LIME MEXICALI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, grapefruit sections, mango, jicama, black beans, corn, pepperjack cheese, cilantro, and parsley in a large bowl.
• Whisk lime juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Pour lime dressing over salad and toss to serve.

MEXICALI CHOPPED SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the cilantro, garlic, mayo, sour cream, vinegar, lime juice, salt, pepper and grapeseed oil into a food processor or blender. Blend until creamy and smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Place a handful or two of chopped romaine into a large serving bowl. Top with desired amount of tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, avocado, pepitas, red onion and black beans.
• Serve with a drizzle of creamy cilantro lime dressing, lime wedges, tortilla strips and a sprinkle of sea salt.

SPICY MEXICALI SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix dressing and chipotle pepper together until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Add corn, red pepper, onions, garlic and chili powder; saute until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Place salad greens on plate, top with vegetable mixture, then grilled chicken breast, sliced into strips.
• Pour on the dressing and enjoy!

MEXICALI CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Blend dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
• In a larger bowl, mix together all the vegetables.
• Pour dressing over top of vegetables and mix.

MEXICALI SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine& mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, chillies, and olives.
• To serve, layer in the following order: 1/2 lettuce mixture, 1/2 dressing, 1/2 picante, 1/2 cheese, 1/2 chips.
• Repeat the step above layering the remainder ingredients in the same order.
• This is one of those recipes that can be changed up by adding other ingredients such as beans and using different types of cheeses.

MEXICALI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, Italian dressing, Mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.