Rice Taco Salad Recipes

RICE TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook meat over medium high heat until browned in large skillet, stirring to crumble.
• Add onion and garlic, cook until soft but now browned.
• Drain fat.
• Add salt, cumin, pepper and rice.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado and reice mixtue in a large bowl.
• add sour cream.
• Toss lightly.
• Serve immediately with picante sauce and corn chips if desired.

VEGETARIAN RICE-TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut tortillas into 12 wedges or strips. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or baking pan.
• Bake uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, moving them around at least once, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
• Bring to a boil: rice, water, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Once it boils cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 14 minutes. Remove from heat. Fluff rice with a fork. Cover and let steam 5 minutes. Stir in kidney beans.
• Mix lettuce, tomato, cheese, and onion in a large bowl. Add dressing; toss. Divide lettuce mixture among 4 plates. Top each with about 1/2 cup rice mixture. Arrange tortilla wedges around salad. Garnish with sour cream and olives.

BEEF TACO RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, salsa and corn. Heat to boiling; stir in rice. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 8 minutes.
• Fluff rice mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle lettuce around edge of skillet; sprinkle tomato in circle next to lettuce. Serve with sour cream.

MEXICAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Rinse rice with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl. , In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and carrot in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to rice. Stir in the corn, beans, tomatoes, peanuts and cilantro. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, cayenne and cumin. Pour over rice mixture; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

EASY GROUND BEEF TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, toss lettuce with cheese. Top with beef mixture and chips; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.