Southwestern Salad Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN SALAD



Southwestern Salad image

My mother gave me this recipe several years ago, and we have prepared it often ever since. It can be a meal in itself...or serve it along with a Mexican meal. I often take it to potlucks and watch it disappear in no time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch green onions with tops, sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 bottle (8 ounces) Catalina salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the beans, green onions, tomato, avocado and half of the Catalina dressing. Top with cheese and then lettuce. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add corn chips to salad and toss. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Salad With Avocado Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, lettuce, bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, red onion, corn, scallion, tomato

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 avocado, halved
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 head lettuce, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
15 oz black beans, 1 can
½ cup red onion, chopped
15 oz corn, 1 can
¼ cup scallion
¾ cup tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
  • Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD



Southwest Layered Salad image

This salad is very pretty when served in a large bowl, and is bursting with lots of fresh flavors. You can spice it up by substituting jalapeno peppers for the chile peppers. The dressing is fabulous for all types of salads.

Provided by Anne Z.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 roasted red peppers, diced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
  • Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
  • Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1213.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SOUTHWEST SALAD



Southwest Salad image

Something I just threw together one night but ended up being the best salad I've ever made--corn, cheese, tomatoes and tortilla chips complimented by ranch dressing with a kick.

Provided by GreenEyedLS

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

bagged lettuce, preferably hearts of romaine
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, GRATED
2/3 cup corn
2/3 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1 cup ranch dressing, from bottle
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all salad ingredients together in large serving bowl.
  • Mix all dressing ingredients together in a cup or small bowl.
  • Toss with dressing or serve on the side.
  • If preparing ahead of time, wait to add chips so they stay crisp.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD



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Really popular at potlucks--make a double batch! Very easy and very delicious. Serve on a bed of lettuce for a nice touch.

Provided by Lisa Provost

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 468.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, lime, garlic, salt, water, green bell pepper, corn, cherry tomato, quinoa, black beans, spinach

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ avocado
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup water
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup corn
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
¼ cup quinoa, cooked
½ cup black beans
1 cup spinach

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Pulse until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar.
  • Add the bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, and spinach and screw on the lid.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days.
  • Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD



Southwestern Salad image

My mom's favorite dish ever! You may want to add more lettuce, but my mother is more about the "extras" then the greens. These are extra good topped with Recipe #222159! Also for chicken I use Recipe #217675 a lot.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless skinless chicken breast (poached and shredded or Parmesan Chicken cut up into strips)
1 cup frozen corn (cooked in microwave)
1 cup cheddar cheese
3 cups lettuce
salsa (to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup drained kidney bean (or your favorite)
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 tomatoes, chopped
ranch dressing (optional)

Steps:

  • Poach chicken then shred.
  • Mix cooked corn and chicken in a bowl with taco seasoning mix.
  • Divide lettuce, beans, tomato, corn and chicken mixture among two bowls.
  • Top with salsa cheese and crushed chips.
  • Top with ranch dressing if you please.
  • You can multiply this recipe to suit your needs!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 97.1, Sodium 817.1, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 4, Protein 34.2

SPEEDY SOUTHWEST SALAD



Speedy Southwest Salad image

I used leftover corn and black beans I had in the fridge to throw together this simple layered salad. It's a big time-saver because it requires little chopping and features a quick dressing. The crunchy combination is always in demand at our house. -Kara Ann Goff, Loveland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the greens in a large salad bowl. Top with corn and beans. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and picante sauce; spoon over vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips, cheese and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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