Mexican Chef Salad Recipes

MEXICAN CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
• Add cheese and toss.
• Place in a large bowl along with onion and tomatoes.
• Toss avacado with teaspoon of lemon juice.
• (this prevents it from turning brown) Brown the ground beef with taco seasoning according to package directions Add kidney beans and heat thoroughly.
• Let cool slightly meat and bean mixture and combine with cold salad.
• Add tortilla chips last (so they will not get soggy).
• Toss with Thousand Island dressing and garnish with Avacado.

MEXICAN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small, dry skillet, toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chile, and pine nuts over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the dressing to a serving bowl and whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add the olives, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese. Toss gently to combine and serve.
• *Cooks Note: The dried chile can also be cut into small rings using scissors.

MEXICAN CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Salad:.
• Brown ground beef in a skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt to taste. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine all salad ingredients. Toss to mix well.
• Prepare dressing and pour over top. Toss and serve.
• Dressing:.
• Combine all dressing ingredients at least an hour in advance. Refrigerate until ready to use.

MEXICAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, corn, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red wine vinegar. Season with crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Cover, and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

DORITO MEXICAN SALAD

Steps:

• In large skillet brown ground beef.
• Drain and return to skillet.
• Stir in onion and continue to cook 5 minutes.
• Add seasonings, red beans, salad dressing and water.
• (Note: Fill salad dressing bottle half way and shake well before adding to ground beef mixture.).
• Stir to mix and allow to simmer over medium low heat 15 minutes.
• Place Dorito's Chips on plate- crush slightly if desired.
• Spoon meat& bean mixture over top and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes& cheese.