Tex Mex Layered Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a trifle dish.
• Top with beans.
• Mix corn layer ingredients together and place on top of beans.
• Mix avocado ingredients together and place on top of corn layer.
• Place tomato halve cut side up on the avocado layer; sprinkle with pepper and cilantro to taste.
• Mix dressing ingredients together and carefully spread on tomatoes.
• Top with cheese and garnish with olives and additional cilantro.

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt; add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Grill 4 ears corn; cut off the kernels and toss with 1 can drainedblack beans, 1 diced red bell pepper, 4 sliced radishes and 3 chopped scallions. Toss with the dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• SERVES: 4; Calories: 360; Total Fat 13 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 12 grams; Total carbohydrates: 53 grams; Sugar: 20 grams Fiber: 13 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 499 milligrams

Steps:

• In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans.
• In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Spread over the layer of guacamole.
• Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese.

Steps:

• 1. Mix together the beans, salsa and 2 tbsp. cilantro in a bowl.
• 2. In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad in this order: Bean mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, green onion, and cheese.
• 3. Prior to serving, add the avocados to the top of the salad. Add bacon and remaining cilantro on top of avocado.
• 4. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve.

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Layer beans, lettuce, onions, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl. Spread dressing mixture over salad.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8-inch glass pan with butter. Stir together the cornbread mix with the egg and milk. Evenly spread into prepared pan and bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cool completely. Mix together the beans with the sazon and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salsa with the tomatoes. When ready to serve, cut the cornbread into 1/2-inch croutons. Toss the lettuce with 3/4 cups of the dressing. In a clear trifle dish, layer the Tex-Mex Salad beginning with the black beans followed by the Monterey Jack cheese, the tomato salsa mixture, the Cheddar, the dressed romaine and top with the cornbread croutons. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
• Blend all the ingredients except the olive oil until smooth. While machine is running, slowly drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 with a baking sheet inside. Toss potatoes with 2 Tbsp. oil and 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to hot baking sheet and roast til for tender, 20 minutes.
• 2. Drain jalapenos, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Pour jalapeno juice over hot potatoes and chill til cool. Mix sour cream, salsa Verde, and 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning.
• 3. Mash avocados with garlic, then season with salt. Layer potatoes, avocado mixture, jalapenos, and sour cream mixture in large glass bowl. cover and chill til ready to serve
• 4. Whisk together lime juice, remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and taco seasoning; toss with lettuce, cilantro, scallions and olives. Top salad with lettuce mixture, pico de gallo and corn chips.

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients.
• Arrange spinach on 4 serving plates. Top with avocado, tomato mixture, cheese and cilantro.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pinto beans, black beans, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Add 3/4 bottle dressing and mix well. Add corn chips before serving.