Best Tex Mex Salad Recipes

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TEX MEX 7 LAYER SALAD



Tex Mex 7 Layer Salad image

This will be hit at any party not just for taste but for A beautiful presentation of a Tex Mex 7 layer salad. Lots of flavor. The green salsa consists of Tomatillos, Onions, Chilies, Cilantro. Try one of these Recipe #84339 or Recipe #97531 or buy your favorite brand of Salsa Verde. Salad can be made the day before and refrigerated.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 1 trifle bowl, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups lettuce, washed rough chopped
14 ounces black beans, rinsed and well drained
14 ounces corn, defrosted if frozen if canned rinsed and well drained
2 roasted red peppers, diced
smoked paprika
2 avocados, cubed
1/3 cup green chili salsa (store bought or Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Green Hell! )
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1/3 cup green chili salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise, Smart Balance
1 cup shredded cheese, TeX MeX blend is a good choice
2 ounces sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a trifle dish.
  • Top with beans.
  • Mix corn layer ingredients together and place on top of beans.
  • Mix avocado ingredients together and place on top of corn layer.
  • Place tomato halve cut side up on the avocado layer; sprinkle with pepper and cilantro to taste.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together and carefully spread on tomatoes.
  • Top with cheese and garnish with olives and additional cilantro.

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.

LAYERED TEX-MEX TACO SALAD WITH A KICK



Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad with a Kick image

You won't believe what gives this layered Tex-Mex taco salad its kick: It's not the taco seasoning and (obviously) not the avocado. Read on for the answer!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup KRAFT Mayo Hot & Spicy Flavored Mayonnaise
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
6 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 large avocado
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
  • Layer lettuce, beans, peppers, onions, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl.
  • Spread mayo mixture over salad. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

HOT & SPICY LAYERED TEX-MEX TACO SALAD



Hot & Spicy Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad image

It's hard to believe this impressive Hot & Spicy Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad only takes 15 minutes to put together. Serve with fresh cilantro and enjoy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
6 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Cheddar & Asadero Cheese Deliciously Paired for Tacos
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 avocado
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended.
  • Layer beans, lettuce, onions, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl.
  • Spread mayo mixture over salad. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

SPICY TEX-MEX SALAD



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This is an unusual salad that everyone in my office loves. I get requests for it time and time again.

Provided by Taseia Armstrong

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey cheese blend
1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina salad dressing
1 (16 ounce) package corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pinto beans, black beans, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Add 3/4 bottle dressing and mix well. Add corn chips before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1077.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by gpawilson

Number Of Ingredients 19

DRESSING:
1 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (hot or mild)
SALAD:
3 cups cooked chicken, cooled and diced
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 1 head)
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
4 to 5 green onions, sliced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
4 ounces sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
Diced jalapeño
Toasted pumpkin seeds
Diced avocado or jicama

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together and then refrigerate until ready for use. In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together. Add a little dressing at a time and then toss until lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

TEX-MEX POTATO SALAD



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I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for a cookout or potluck. The secret ingredient is pickled jalapenos-they add so much interest and flavor! Add a can of black beans for more protein. -Dianna Ackerley, Cibolo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 medium ears sweet corn
1 large sweet red pepper
2 pounds small red potatoes
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream or fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped pickled jalapeno slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place corn and red pepper on a greased baking sheet. Roast until lightly charred, 20-25 minutes, turning once. Let cool. Peel off and discard skin from pepper. Remove stems and seeds. Cut pepper into 1/2-in pieces. Cut corn from cobs; set aside., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half; place in a large bowl. Add sliced red pepper, corn, avocado, tomatoes and green onions., Place sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, vinegar, jalapenos and spices in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Serve with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATO TEX-MEX SALAD



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This hearty vegan salad is 4 of your 5-a-day, rich in folate, fibre and vitamin C, plus it has lots of interesting flavours and textures

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

600g sweet potatoes , cut into even chunks
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp chilli flakes
400g can black beans , drained and rinsed
198g can sweetcorn , drained and rinsed
2 avocados , chopped
250g tomatoes , cut into chunks
1 small red onion , thinly sliced
1 small pack coriander , roughly chopped
juice 1 lime

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. On a baking tray, toss the sweet potato in 1 tbsp of the oil with the chilli flakes, sea salt and pepper. Roast for 30 mins until tender.
  • Once the sweet potato is nearly ready, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tbsp oil and season well. Mix everything well but take care to avoid squashing the avocado. Divide the salad evenly between plates, or serve sharing-style with the sweet potato chunks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 17 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CORN AND BLACK BEAN MACARONI SALAD - TEX MEX



Corn and Black Bean Macaroni Salad - Tex Mex image

Chill a beer for this nice and spicy dish! The elbows should be cooked al dente in well salted water to prevent broken mushy noodles. Do salt the water liberally. (2 teaspoons is not a lot once mixed with the rest of the ingredients) Seasons the pasta and avoids father salting in the recipe. This can be eaten as a side or a main balanced meal. I opted for yogurt and smart balance for better health. But you can use sour cream and mayo.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Black Beans

Time 22m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked al dente drained and spread on a towel to cool preventing farther cooking.)
16 ounces canned low sodium corn (rinsed, drained and smoked or grilled for flavor)
16 ounces low-sodium black beans, and drained
1 lime, juice
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, Minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sliced scallion
1 cup salsa (your favorite,I do hot)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped or
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup smart balance mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and chill 1 hour to overnight.
  • Do additional mayo or olive oil just before serving if extra creaminess is desired.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD BOWL



Tex-Mex Chicken Salad Bowl image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Grated zest and juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon salt-free fajita seasoning
Kosher salt
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 6-ounce package baby spinach
3 mini avocados (1 halved, 2 sliced)
1/2 cup buttermilk
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 1/2 cups tortilla strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚. Combine the lime zest, fajita seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; rub all over the chicken. Heat a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 30 seconds; remove to a bowl. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1 cup spinach, the halved avocado, buttermilk, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth. Blend in 2 to 4 tablespoons water until thin enough to drizzle.
  • Divide the remaining spinach among shallow bowls. Arrange the corn, sliced avocado, tomatoes, cabbage and tortilla strips on top. Slice the chicken against the grain and add to the bowls. Drizzle with some of the dressing and serve the rest on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 82 milligrams, Sodium 519 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SUPER TEX-MEX CHICKEN CHOP SALAD



Super Tex-Mex Chicken Chop Salad image

This festive dish will have you craving it every night of the week. It's colorful and delicious. It's perfect for those hot summer evenings when you don't really want to cook. This recipe is meant to be chopped into small pieces.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast, halved
2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
½ green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
¼ cup seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers, 3 tablespoon juice reserved
2 tablespoons chopped green chile peppers
¼ cup drained canned corn kernels
¼ cup drained sliced black olives
¼ cup drained and rinsed black beans
½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 cup ranch dressing
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken breast evenly with Montreal steak seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and cut into small pieces.
  • Mix lettuce, chicken, tomato, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, green chile peppers, corn, black olives, black beans, and Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend in a large bowl; gently toss.
  • Whisk ranch dressing, reserved 3 tablespoons jalapeno juice, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 969.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 121.6 mg, Fat 86 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 23.6 g, Sodium 3593.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

TEX-MEX BEAN SALAD



Tex-Mex Bean Salad image

My father-in-law's recipe, this salad is both pretty and packed with protein. It's also convenient since it uses a variety of canned beans. It's more flavorful when prepared the night before.-Christi Gillentine, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

TEX-MEX SALAD



Tex-Mex Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each sugar and kosher salt in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 head shredded iceberg lettuce, and 1/2 cup each chopped plum tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped scallion and shredded cheddar cheese.

TEX-MEX TUNA SALAD



Tex-Mex Tuna Salad image

This is a great recipe for tuna fish tacos.

Provided by John

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced green onion
½ cup sliced celery
⅔ cup salsa
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
12 medium taco shells

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
  • Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 438.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD



Tex-Mex Chicken Salad image

Nancy tops packaged greens with the warm chicken and onion combo, then tosses in tomato, red pepper and shredded cheese to create this colorful salad. An easy dressing of zippy salsa and bottled vinaigrette adds the final flavorful touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups Tex-Mex Chicken Starter
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/3 cup prepared vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add chicken starter; heat through. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato, onion and cheese. Top with chicken mixture. In a small bowl, combine salsa and vinaigrette until blended. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts :

LAYERED TEX MEX POTATO SALAD



Layered Tex Mex Potato Salad image

For this salad, you want to use a straight sided glass bowl. I use a trifle bowl. Looks lovely. Source unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Potato Salads

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs. russet potatoes peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 pkg. taco seasoning
salt and black pepper
2 jars pickled jalapenos, 12 oz. each
16 oz. sour cream
1/2 cup purchased salsa verde
6 avocados
2 tbsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped scallions
2 cans sliced black olives, 3.8 oz. each
1 pkg. purchased pico de gallo, drained, 16 oz
2 cups crushed corn chips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450 with a baking sheet inside. Toss potatoes with 2 Tbsp. oil and 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to hot baking sheet and roast til for tender, 20 minutes.
  • 2. Drain jalapenos, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Pour jalapeno juice over hot potatoes and chill til cool. Mix sour cream, salsa Verde, and 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning.
  • 3. Mash avocados with garlic, then season with salt. Layer potatoes, avocado mixture, jalapenos, and sour cream mixture in large glass bowl. cover and chill til ready to serve
  • 4. Whisk together lime juice, remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and taco seasoning; toss with lettuce, cilantro, scallions and olives. Top salad with lettuce mixture, pico de gallo and corn chips.

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE



Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe image

Provided by Camille

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons onion, diced
2 avocados, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro)
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup light mayo
1 (6 oz) container plain Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together all the salad ingredients, minus the tortilla chips.
  • In a small bowl, mix together salad dressing ingredients. Pour salad dressing over the salad, as much or as little as you like (depending on what you prefer). Top with chips and serve.

TEX MEX PASTA SALAD



Tex Mex Pasta Salad image

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces Rotoni Pasta, cooked & drained
1 small green pepper, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, mild
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn
1/2 cup Italian dressing - creamy or regular
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup cooked, diced chicken - Rotisserie chicken works well.

Steps:

  • Mix cooked pasta, green pepper, black beans, tomatoes and corn. In a separate bowl combine Italian dressing, Chili powder, Mayonnaise and cumin. Mix well. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well. Add chicken, mix and serve immediately or refrigerate.

TEX MEX BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD



Tex Mex Black Bean & Corn Salad image

Make and share this Tex Mex Black Bean & Corn Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces black beans
1 cup corn, fresh preferable
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 yellow pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (add more if desired)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 large garlic, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Simmer the black beans for 1 hour or soak overnight in water. Beans will double their size. Or use 1 - 2 canned black beans, rinsed well.
  • In a large bowl, add the beans, corn, peppers, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime and seasonings. Chill for 2 - 4 hours. Before serving taste and adjust seasonings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 6.6, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.9

TEX MEX SALAD



Tex Mex Salad image

As a suggestion add grilled shrimp, chicken or sliced flank steak. If you have any left over grape tomatoes, throw those in, too.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Corn

Time 1h

Yield 4-660 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 heads romaine lettuce
2 avocados, peeled seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 limes, divided
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, plus more for garnish (or more to taste)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • To make black bean and corn relish. Combine black beans, corn, red onion and red bell pepper. Pour over vinegar, squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lime, season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for a half an hour or up to one day.
  • For the salad dressing. Combine sour cream, salsa, the juice of half a lime, chile powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Every salsa is a little different so you may need to add more salsa or add more sour cream to reach the desired consistency for your dressing. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • For the main salad. Chop up romaine lettuce. Add avocado, black bean and corn relish, cheese and cilantro. Pour over dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top with more shredded cheese and cilantro. Serve with cut up slices of lime and tortilla chips.

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