Best Easy Mexican Christmas Salad Recipes

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CHRISTMAS SALAD

Traditional Mexican Christmas Salad image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 Granny Smith apples
2 cups diced pineapple
1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Slice 1/4 of the top off of each apple and reserve. Using melon baller, scoop out the apple flesh to leave a hollow cavity (which will be filled with finished salad). Coarsely chop the apple flesh and mix with the remaining ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the mixture in each hollowed out apple and place the reserved tops on the filling (any unused filling can be refrigerated for up to 1 day). Serve cold or at room temperature.
Cook's Note: To prevent the apples from turning brown while preparing the filling, place them in a bowl of water with the juice of 2 limes added.

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

Mexican Street Corn Salad image

Mexican Street Corn Salad is a favorite with its spicy and savory taste. With Avocado, Canned or Frozen Corn, Parmesan Cheese, and a touch of Tajin to add a bit of flavor, this Easy Salad Recipe is guaranteed to gratify!

Provided by Katie Clark

Categories Salad

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cans or bags of frozen kerneled corn
Oil
1 Tablespoon Tajín
1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
1/2 Cup Mayo
1 Avocado, chopped
1/2 Cup Parmesan
1 Jalapeño, deseeded and diced
1 Cup Cilantro Vinaigrette Dressing (I used Primal Kitchen - you can use whatever kind you like including homemade)

Steps:

Sauté corn in oil on the stove top until browned
Mix together corn with Tajín, garlic, mayo, parmesan, and jalapeño
Fold in Avocado
Toss with cilantro vinaigrette dressing
Chill at least an hour before serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 692 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat

MEXICAN CHRISTMAS EVE SALAD

Mexican Christmas Eve Salad image

One of several Christmas Eve recipes I traditionally prepare to share at a posada party (Mexican Christmas celebration). The unique combination of ingredients makes this salad interesting, yet tasty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced beets, drained
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large apple, sliced
1 medium banana, sliced
1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned
2 to 3 cups torn romaine
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Dash salt

Steps:

On a large platter, arrange the pineapple, beets, oranges, apple, banana and jicama over romaine. Sprinkle with peanuts and pomegranate seeds. Garnish with lime. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 3g protein.