Best Tex Mex Salad With Cilantro Honey Dressing Recipes

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TEX-MEX SALAD WITH CILANTRO-HONEY DRESSING



Tex-Mex Salad with Cilantro-Honey Dressing image

Packed with plenty of crunch and zesty flavors, this hearty salad is a Tex-Mex meal in itself.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 cups tortilla chips
8 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup rinsed drained Progresso™ black beans (from 15-oz can)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook chicken as desired until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  • Meanwhile, in blender, place honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, oil and cilantro. Blend with on/off pulses until dressing is smooth. Set aside.
  • In each serving dish, place 3/4 cup tortilla chips. Top each with lettuce, bell pepper, onion, beans and cheese.
  • Cut cooked chicken breasts into slices; place on top of salads. Drizzle dressing over top of each salad.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SHREDDED TEX-MEX SALAD WITH CREAMY LIME DRESSING



Shredded Tex-Mex Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Butter, for preparing 8 by 8-inch glass pan
One 8.5-ounce box cornbread mix (recommended: Jiffy)
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 packet sazon seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup salsa
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, cut into strips
Creamy Lime Dressing, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8-inch glass pan with butter. Stir together the cornbread mix with the egg and milk. Evenly spread into prepared pan and bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cool completely. Mix together the beans with the sazon and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salsa with the tomatoes. When ready to serve, cut the cornbread into 1/2-inch croutons. Toss the lettuce with 3/4 cups of the dressing. In a clear trifle dish, layer the Tex-Mex Salad beginning with the black beans followed by the Monterey Jack cheese, the tomato salsa mixture, the Cheddar, the dressed romaine and top with the cornbread croutons. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
  • Blend all the ingredients except the olive oil until smooth. While machine is running, slowly drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

TEX-MEX CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Tex-Mex Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette image

Serving suggestion: pour over mixed greens topped with corn, beans, tomatoes, avocados, red pepper, cheese and grilled chicken or shrimp.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup extra light olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the vinegar, lime juice, garlic, chipotle chilies, honey and salt; process until thoroughly combined and smooth. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream to form an emulsion. Add the cilantro and pulse or process to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1583, Fat 162.1, SaturatedFat 22.4, Sodium 886.1, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 35.7, Protein 0.9

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