Zesty Mexican Salad Recipes

MEXICAN BEAN SALAD

A colorful, spicy, and refreshing bean and corn salad.

Provided by Karen Castle

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Mexican Bean Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon chili powder

ZESTY STEAK SALAD

Stir-fried steak and veggies give this hearty salad a cozy kick. Add any of your favorite salad ingredients like shredded cheese, croutons, mushrooms or cucumber. -Leah Carrell, Quitman, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Zesty Steak Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine sirloin and Worcestershire sauce; cover and refrigerate. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add sirloin; stir-fry until meat is no longer pink. Spoon meat and vegetables over lettuce; garnish with tomatoes. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into strips
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, julienned
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups shredded lettuce
6 to 9 cherry tomatoes, halved
Salsa, optional

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Provided by scrumdiddly

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Zesty Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad image

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

SPICY MEXICAN SALAD

Spicy and not to mention healthy salad with corn and black beans that has no oil in it. I grilled corn on the cob and sliced the corn off the cob and used it instead of canned but canned can be used. I serve it with grilled chicken and a slab of cornbread. Yum! This is best if made the night before.

Provided by Crazycook in PA

Categories Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Spicy Mexican Salad image

Steps:

In a medium size bowl, add all the ingredients.
Stir and cover and refrigerate at least several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1090.6, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.7

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounces diced green chilies, drained
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper