Best Haystack Salad Recipes

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HAYSTACKS



Haystacks image

This is a simple one dish meal that's been in my family for years - corn chips, vegetables, beans and cheese all piled up to make a delicious haystack! Kids love it!

Provided by Maryanne

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups kidney beans, cooked
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) package corn tortilla chips
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can chopped black olives
1 carrot, shredded
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the kidney beans, salt, chili powder and pepper. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
  • To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of corn chips on a plate, follow with a spoonful of heated bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives, carrot, and cheddar cheese. Top with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.3 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 14.7 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1697.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

HAYSTACK SUPPER



Haystack Supper image

Served as the main dish at our family reunion buffet, this flavorful layered taco-style dish was a true crowd-pleaser. Folks were pleasantly surprised to find a rice layer, and everyone enjoys the creamy cheese sauce. -Jill Steiner, Hancock, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-3/4 cups crushed saltines (about 40 crackers)
2 cups cooked rice
3 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups tomato juice
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
Seasoned salt, salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
4 cups shredded lettuce
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 jar (10 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives
1 package (14-1/2 ounces) tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Divide crackers between 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with rice. , In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato juice, water and seasonings; simmer for 15-20 minutes. Spoon over rice., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Reduce heat; stir in Velveeta cheese until melted. Pour over beef mixture. Top with lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and olives. Serve with chips. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 888 calories, Fat 55g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

NO-BAKE HAYSTACKS



No-Bake Haystacks image

My grandpa made these himself quite often, especially at Christmas time. Quick, easy, and no baking required! Also, try walnuts in place of the peanuts for a different version.

Provided by Dutchlove

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1 cup raisins
2 cups white sugar
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix the oats, coconut, peanuts, and raisins together in a large bowl.
  • Stir the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat. Stir the vanilla into the cocoa mixture; pour over the oat mixture and stir to coat. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture and drop into haystack-like piles onto waxed paper; allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 25.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

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