Best Southwestern Taco Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To make the avocado cilantro lime salad dressing, combine all the ingredients for the dressing (avocado, cilantro, lime juice, greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, and cumin) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
• Pour 1 tbsp of oil into a pan and bring up to medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and taco seasoning, stirring until all pieces are well-coated with the seasoning. Cook through and set aside.
• Assemble your salad with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then, lay out each topping (chicken, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla strips) in rows or blend it all together.
• Top off with the avocado salad dressing and cilantro then serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
• In large bowl, mix salad ingredients except corn chips. Add dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle with corn chips.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare taco salad shells according to package directions; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook beef, onions, garlic and seasonings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through., Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture into each salad shell. Top with the lettuce and remaining meat mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Serve with toppings of your choice.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Press 1 tortilla into a 4-cup microwave-safe bowl to form bowl shape. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes. Let cool 1 minute. Gently lift out and arrange on serving plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• In saucepan used to cook Spanish Rice, combine rice, black beans and corn; heat through.
• In tortilla bowls, evenly arrange lettuce. Evenly top with rice mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Top, if desired, with your favorite taco toppings such as chopped tomato, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and/or chopped fresh cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN BLT TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed.
• In large bowl, mix sour cream dip and salsa. Stir in beef mixture, bacon and olives. Gently fold in tomatoes and lettuce.
• Divide salad among 4 individual plates. Sprinkle with cheese and chips. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and chipotle chiles in large bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add turkey, avocado, bell pepper, and onion to dressing. Toss to coat. Divide mixture among 4 tostada crowns or 8 taco shells and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CRISPY FISH TACO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, mayo, cumin, honey, chipotle pepper and 1 teaspoon salt and blend until smooth.
• For the salad: Cook the fish sticks according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the black beans, jicama, corn, cherry tomatoes and red onion with half the dressing. Add the romaine, mixed greens and cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat.
• Divide the salad among 4 bowls. Top with the fish sticks, cheese, sour cream, avocado and tortilla chips. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended.
• In large bowl, mix salad ingredients except corn chips. Add dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle with corn chips.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss together pasta, beans, corn, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, and green peppers. Sprinkle taco seasoning over top; mix well. Pour salsa over pasta and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE SHRIMP TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill to medium high heat.
• Combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic, syrup, and hot sauce in small bowl, stirring with whisk.
• Place shrimp in shallow bowl, drizzle 1 tbsp of lime juice mixture over shrimp, tossing gently to coat; reserve remaining lime juice mixture, set aside.
• Spray grill lightly with cooking spray. Thread shrimp on skewers, or put in grill basket. Place shrimp and corn on grill rack coated with cooking spay.
• Grill 8 minutes, turning shrimp over once, and turning corn frequently until browned on both sides; remove from grill and cool slightly.
• Place shrimp in large bowl. Cut kernels from ears of corn, and add to bowl. Add lettuce, green onions, cilantro, black beans, and plum tomatoes to shrimp and corn mixture. Drizzle with remaining lime juice mixture and toss to combine.
• Divide salad onto six plates and top with avocado; serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN BLT TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed.
• In large bowl, mix sour cream dip and salsa. Stir in beef mixture, bacon and olives. Gently fold in tomatoes and lettuce.
• Divide salad among 4 individual plates. Sprinkle with cheese and chips. Serve immediately.