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LAYERED RAGU TACO SALAD WITH CRISPY TORTILLA TRIANGLES#RAGU



Layered Ragu Taco Salad With Crispy Tortilla Triangles#Ragu image

"Ragu Recipe Contest Entry" This flavorful salad features arugula followed by a mixture of sausage, black bean and seasoned Ragu sauce. It is topped with an avocado, Ragu sauce and pine nut mixture, garnished with sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese and a little cilantro. Oven-crisped corn tortilla triangles add a crispy texture and fun!

Provided by Ronna F

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

12 corn tortillas
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, ground, divided
8 ounces mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (24 ounce) Ragu tomato sauce, Old World Style Traditional, divided
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
2 spring onions, sliced
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped, divided
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (2 1/4 ounce) package pine nuts
4 cups arugula
4 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cut each tortilla into 6 wedges. Spray cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray. Add tortilla wedges in a single layer. Spray tops of tortilla wedges with no-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground sea salt. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until crisp.
  • In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, cook and stir Italian sausage until browned. Drain off any fat. Measure out 1/2 cup Ragu sauce and set aside. Add remaining Ragu sauce, black beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to boil. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mashed avocados, remaining 1/2 cup Ragu sauce, spring onions, 1/2 cup cilantro, jalapeno peppers, minced garlic, lime juice, remaining salt, black pepper and pine nuts.
  • To serve, place one cup arugula on each of 4 serving plates. Spoon on sausage, Ragu and black bean mixture. Top each with avocado mixture. Spoon onto each 1 tablespoon sour cream followed by the cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve with the crispy tortilla triangles.
  • Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 999.5, Fat 63.8, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 1988.6, Carbohydrate 86.4, Fiber 29.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 33.6

LAYERED TACO SALAD



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I invented this taco salad to make my kids happy. Make it with ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken and it's equally good. -Betty Nickels, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon lime juice
6 ounces baked tortilla chips (about 70 chips)
12 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 large sweet yellow or red pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef; stir to combine. In a small bowl, mix salsa and lime juice., Arrange tortilla chips on a serving platter; layer with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, yellow pepper, beef mixture, onion, salsa mixture and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 925mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

LAYERED TACO SALAD



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No meat in this taco salad! My husband and I love this so much we often have it as a meal by itself! Regular Dorito's are sometimes hard to find but taste much better in this salad than Tostito's or other white-corn chips.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head iceberg lettuce
1 large tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans, drained and rinsed
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (11 ounce) bag dorito's corn chips
1 (16 ounce) bottle seven seas green goddess salad dressing, chilled

Steps:

  • Tear up the lettuce and place in a large bowl.
  • Chop the tomato and layer on top of the lettuce.
  • Layer the drained and rinsed beans over the tomatoes.
  • Layer the shredded cheddar over the beans.
  • Crush the Dorito's and layer these over the cheese.
  • Just before serving, cover the top of the salad with the Green Goddess dressing, spreading all over and to the edges of the bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 1625.5, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 25.9

TASTY LAYERED TACO SALAD



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My colorful and attractive salad looks very appealing when layered in a trifle dish. It can be used as a main dish or side. I've even served it at potlucks. -Elissa Dougherty, Babylon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups sour cream
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, mash avocados with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer with beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

LAYERED TACO SALAD



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Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

Categories     Salad     Bean     Beef     Cheese     Leafy Green     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Ground Beef     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

For dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
For beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 to 2 fresh serrano chiles (including seeds), finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lb ground chuck
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For salad
1 (1/2-lb) firm-ripe California avocado
1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced (8 cups)
1 large tomato (1/2 lb), chopped
1/4 lb coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
1 (15- to 19-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6-oz) can sliced pitted California black olives, drained
Accompaniment: tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Cook beef:
  • Cook onion, garlic, chiles to taste, chili powder, and cumin in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is well softened, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then spoon off any excess fat from skillet.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to beef and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble salad:
  • Peel and pit avocado, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Spread lettuce over bottom of a shallow 4-quart dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over lettuce and continue making layers with tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over salad.

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