Best Mexican Fiesta Layered Salad Recipes

LAYERED MEXICAN PARTY SALAD

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You're 30 minutes away from a fiesta of flavors in a big bowl of luscious layered salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 container (12 oz) refrigerated guacamole dip
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz)
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups nacho-flavored tortilla chips

Steps:

Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD

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"I was making a Mexican themed dinner one night last summer, and figured I'd make a salad with the fresh produce I had. I threw in anything that reminded me of Mexican food. Thankfully, it turned out, and the combination of salsa and ranch dressing is one we now use on sandwiches burgers and more, " writes Heather Byers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup torn curly endive
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN FIESTA LAYERED SALAD

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A tasty layered salad that will be sure to be a favourite, mild Mexican flavours with lots of crunch! The multiple layers are beautiful in a glass bowl, a crowd pleaser! Feel free to substitute whatever veggies you happen to have on hand!

Provided by Carol in Oz

Categories Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups romaine lettuce
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
1 -2 cup chopped snow peas
3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
310 g sweet whole kernel corn, drained
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (I sprinkled this layer with garlic salt)
420 g mexican style beans, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove
35 g taco seasoning, dry mix
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced spring onion
1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
sliced jalapeno, and (optional)
spanish black olives (optional)

Steps:

Layer and pack lettuce lightly into the bottom of a glass bowl.
Continue layering with each ingredient finishing with the beans (they don't have to be Mexican flavoured!
Mix sour cream and mayo with Taco seasoning and garlic, spread in an even layer over top your other layers right to the edge to seal everything.
Top with cheese, then cooked crumbled bacon bits, green onions and optional olives and jalapeños.
ENJOY!

MEXICAN SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
A few dashes hot sauce, or to taste
1 clove garlic, grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 ears corn, shucked
3 heads green leaf lettuce, torn into chunks
2 cups halved red grape tomatoes
1/2 red onion, diced
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups crushed-up tortilla chips

Steps:

For the dressing: Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, parsley, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, garlic and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Set aside.
For the salad: Prepare a grill pan or grill for medium-high heat. Grill the corn until nice and golden, with good grill marks on the kernels, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool a bit, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
Add all the salad ingredients to a bowl in layers: first the lettuce, followed by the tomatoes, corn, red onions, cheese and tortilla chips.
Pour the dressing into a small serving bowl and serve alongside the salad.

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD

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This sounds like a light, Mexican version of the classic Seven-Layered Salad. You could add black beans, chicken breast, or other protein to make it more filling, if you wanted to serve it as a main-course salad. I think a mixture of sour cream and mayo would also be good in the dressing, and I think sliced olives would be nice on top, too.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories Greens

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved, and sliced
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a 2-quart trifle dish or glass bowl, layer the first five ingredients.
Combine the mayonnaise, chilies, and seasonings; spread over the top of the salad.
Sprinkle crushed chips and cheese over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 370.7, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3.7

MEXICAN 7 LAYER SALAD

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Make and share this Mexican 7 Layer Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories Greens

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups lettuce, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
4 1/2 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained
15 1/2 ounces dark red kidney beans, drained
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup salsa ranch dressing or 1 cup salsa, garden dressing
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

Layer lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, beans, cheese, and dressing in a 3-quart bowl.
Refrigerate.
Top with crushed tortilla chips and toss lightly just before serving.

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

Ingredients

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.