Best South Of The Border Chopped Salad Recipes

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD

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Make and share this South of the Border Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Greens

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup catsup
about 2/3 cup fresh salsa (hot or mild)
1 avocado, chopped
1 (3 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, spin dried and torn into bite size pieces
4 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
2 cups corn tortilla chips, broken or 2 cups corn tortilla strips
1/2 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
chopped cilantro (optional)
chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps:

For the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, catsup and salsa in a small bowl. Adjust amounts to taste. Add chopped avocado and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss olives, bell pepper, beans. lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, cucumber and optional ingredients, if using.
Pour salsa dressing with avocado over salad and toss well.
Add tortilla chips and cheese; toss again or can add to top of individual servings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 659, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 18

SOUTH OF THE BORDER POTATO SALAD

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A potato salad with a Mexican twist. Taken from "The Complete Family Cook Book". I've added some time to the cooking time to boil the potatoes and eggs.

Provided by jonesies

Categories Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups potatoes, cooked and diced
1 cup lettuce, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons onions, grated
3 tablespoons olives, chopped
2 tablespoons chili peppers, finely chopped
3 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 dash Tabasco sauce
3/4 cup light cream (or mayo)

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine potatoes and lettuce; toss.
In a small bowl, combine cheese, onions, olives, chili pepper, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper, mustard and Tabasco sauce.
Stir until thoroughly blended.
Gradually add cream.
Stir constantly until well blended.
Pour dressing over potato-lettuce mixture.
Toss to coat well.
Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 596.1, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.3

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CAPRESE SALAD

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Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an outdoor party and so easy to make! -Kathleen Merkley, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup olive oil
SALAD:
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 large heirloom or other tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or diced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Arrange greens on a serving platter; top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper., Just before serving, drizzle salad with 1/2 cup dressing; garnish with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER ENCHILADAS

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Try meatless enchiladas with three kinds of cheese and a surprise drop of honey.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup low-fat or regular ricotta cheese
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In blender or food processor, place tomatoes, onion and garlic. Cover; blend until smooth.
In 2-quart saucepan, cook blended mixture, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, the honey and red pepper flakes over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In medium bowl, mix beans, ricotta cheese, bell pepper, cumin and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in baking dish. Spoon 1/2 cup bean mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down on tomato sauce in dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over filled tortillas. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tomato sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g