Best Spicy Southwestern Fruit Salad Recipes

COWBOY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• For the spicy syrup: Put the sugar, jalapeno and 1/2 cup water in a pan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced to a thin syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove the jalapeno. Let the syrup cool, then add the lime zest and juice.
• For the cowboy fruit salad: Add the strawberries, melon and green and red grapes to a bowl, pour over all of the syrup and toss. Sprinkle over the mint leaves.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
• In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
• Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
• Enjoy!

SPICY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the apples, pears, mangoes and strawberries. In a small bowl, whisk the juices, cilantro, vinegar, lime zest and hot chili sauce. Drizzle over fruit mixture; toss to coat.

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; add the corn and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the corn and allow to cool until cool enough to handle. Cut the corn off of the cob and place into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
• Place the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, garlic, salt, and 4 teaspoons of lime juice into a blender. Pulse until the vegetables have been finely chopped; set aside. Toss the avocado with 1 teaspoon of lime juice and mix with the corn, cabbage, black beans, and bell pepper.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
• Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the breasts aside until cool enough to handle; cut into bite sized pieces.
• Divide the lettuce leaves onto 4 plates. Mound the avocado mixture on top of the lettuce, followed by the chicken. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

SPICY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix pineapple, watermelon, mango, and green apple in a large bowl.
• Blend lime juice, honey, and jalapeno in a blender until smooth.
• Pour jalapeno dressing into the large bowl and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle chili-lime seasoning on top. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

SPICY SOUTHWEST SALAD RECIPE (CHICK-FIL-A COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients for the marinade together.
• Place the chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag and pour the marinade over it.
• Marinate the chicken overnight (or for at least 30 minutes before baking).
• Preheat the oven to 350 degress F.
• Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
• Add the chopped bell pepper to the baking sheet and continue to bake for another 15 minutes (or until the chicken is fully cooked).
• While the chicken is baking, make the salad dressing.
• Chop the spinach.
• In a large salad bowl, toss all of the salad ingredients together (except for the pepitas, tortilla chips, and dressing).
• Add the chicken and bell peppers once they are done baking and toss together.
• Plate each salad, add the peptias, tortilla chips, and drizzle with dressing.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrot, onion, red pepper, jalapeno and cilantro. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

SOUTHWESTERN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to high.
• Toss pineapple with oil, salt and pepper and grill it on both sides until grill marks appear and it's tender and juicy. Cut into large chunks and place in a salad bowl. Add tomatoes, oranges, jicama, cilantro, lime zest and juice and a dash or two of hot sauce. Adjust seasoning and toss well before serving.

SWEET AND SPICY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place sugar, 3/4 cup water, chile and star anise in a small pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture is as thick as maple syrup and spicy tasting. Strain syrup. (Syrup can be made up to 1 week in advance; store in the refrigerator.)
• Toss fruit with half of the sugar syrup, the tarragon and the basil. Add more syrup to taste, depending on how sweet and spicy you want the salad. Season very lightly with salt and pepper. If desired, add dollops of mascarpone or crumbled ricotta salata on top.