Mexican Tossed Salad Recipes

MAKING 1. Drain beans and empty into a large bowl. 2. Add onion and toss well. 3. In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic salt, and pepper. 4. Whisk with a fork to blend. 5. Pour dressing over... - 49.0567

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan, add water and bring it to a boil. 2) Add the Shellfish Boil and squid to cook for 1 minute over heat. 3) Remove the pan from the heat and set it on a rack. 4) Let the squid cool in the liquid for 30 minutes or until tepid.... - 48.7091

GETTING READY 1) Remove and discard the tough outer leaves from the chicory, escarole and romaine. 2) Discard the strong central ribs and separate the heads into individual leaves. 3) Cut these leaves into bite-size pieces. 4) In a large bowl, combine the... - 48.1166

MAKING 1) Line a large salad bowl with lettuce leaves, keep aside. 2) In a food processor bowl with a slicing disc, process the potatoes until sliced. 3) Then individually slice the onion, celery, green pepper and olives in the processor bowl. 4)... - 47.9057

GETTING READY 1) Rub the salad bowl with a garlic clove. 2) Place the lettuce in the bowl. MAKING 3) Sprinkle salt, pepper, oregano and cheese. 4) Lightly tossed to mix together. 5) Mix in vinegar, egg and turn the salad until no trace of egg is visible. 6)... - 47.038

GETTING READY 1) Dressing: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper together. 2) Cover the jar and shake, until thoroughly blended. MAKING 3) Salad : In a large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 quarts of water to a boil. 4) ... - 46.9767

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, add first 7 ingredients to combine by stirring. 2) Cover with a lid and place inside the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours. 3) Just before serving, place lettuce, celery, pimiento, and olives into the bowl. 4) Gently toss the... - 46.7311

GETTING READY 1. Pluck lettuce leaves from the head and wash them thoroughly. 2. Place them in a bowl of ice-chilled water for 30 minutes until ready to serve. MAKING 3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. 4. When hot but not smoking, crumble in the... - 46.6826

1. In a heavy medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and stir in the polenta. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the polenta thickens. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring... - 46.2057

MAKING 1) In a large kettle or Dutch oven, place the chicken and cover with water. 2) Sprinkle with the seasoned salt and pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion and parsley, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender. 3)... - 46.1304

GETTING READY 1) Cut the vegetables and leaves, as desired MAKING 2) In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients and mix with tortill chips. 3) In another bowl, mix taco sauce, cilantro or parsley and lime juice. 4) Whisk olive oil in taco sauce dressing until... - 45.8987

GETTING READY 1. To prepare the fish thaw if frozen and cut into 1-inch pieces. MAKING 2. In a large skillet combine water and salt and bring to boiling. 3. Add fish, return to boiling and reduce heat. 4. With cover let it simmer for 3 to 6 minutes until... - 45.7901

MAKING For Dressing 1) Stone the avocado and peel. 2) In medium bowl, using potato masher crush the avocado with lemon juice. 3) Stir in cream, oil, sugar, salt and chilli powder and mix well. 4) Cover with plastic film and refrigerate, for several hours or... - 45.0742

MAKING 1. Into a pan add water and cook the pasta as per directions on the package. 2. Take a colander, add the pasta when al dente and rinse with cold water such that it is cool to touch. 3. In a large mixing bowl add the pasta well after draining well. 4.... - 44.3683

MAKING 1) In a salad bowl, mix all the vegetables. 2) Scatter chopped cilantro or parsley over it. 3) Add hot sauce, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss well. 4) Add salt and pepper and season. Toss again. SERVING 5) Serve immediately or serve chilled. - 43.7508

MAKING 1) In medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except lettuce and tortilla. 2) Toss well to combine. 3) Use a chilled serving plate to line with lettuce. 4) Spoon the chicken mixture onto center of lettuce. SERVING 5) Serve the salad with tortilla. - 42.903

1. Blanch the bacon in a small pan of simmering water until the fat is translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 2. With a sharp knife, remove all the white pith and the outside membrane from the grapefruit. Remove the sections by cutting between the... - 42.1345

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, add first 5 ingredients. Combine well and set aside. 2) In a small bowl, add tomato juice, vinegar, oil, and sugar. Mix well to dissolve the sugar. 3) Drizzle the dressing over salad to toss well. SERVING 4) Serve the salad... - 41.6966

Combine oil, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add beans and onions; toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. When ready to serve, add peppers and tomatoes. Toss gently. Garnish with sliced avocado. - 41.6901

MAKING 1) In a small mixing bowl, mix together the avocado and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Keep aside. 2) In another large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients except lettuce. Toss well. 3) On this, add the avocado mixture and mix well. SERVING 4) Serve... - 41.5528

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, cook ground beef and taco seasoning mix according to package directions. 2. Remove pan from heat, and keep warm. 3. In a large salad bowl, add tomatoes and avocado; toss gently. FINALIZING 4. Right before serving, add lettuce and... - 41.3666

MAKING 1.Take a medium mixing bowl and add in all the ingredients but not the lettuce leaves. Toss well. 2.Refrigerate covered for a minimum of 30 minutes. SERVING 3.Take a serving platter and line it with lettuce. 4. Spoon in the bean mixture over the... - 41.3606

MAKING 1. In a small ziplock plastic bag, mix together vinegar, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, olive oil, salt and pepper; seal the bag and shake well to blend 2. Add zucchini, green onions and squash, seal the bag and allow to marinate in the... - 41.0689

1. In a bowl, stir together the refried beans and jalapeno peppers. 2. In another bowl, whisk together the lime juice and mustard. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in the corn oil. Mix until incorporated and set... - 40.9514

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside. Slice carrots diagonally; cut slices into thin strips. Add to pasta. Combine dressing and next 4 ingredients. Add to pasta mixture; toss well. Add chicken and remaining... - 40.1927

Soakthe red onion in salted water for 2 hours. Drain. Arrange lettuce on a platter. Top lettuce with onion and jicama. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and mix gently. - 39.8057

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, cook the ground beef until brown in color. 2) Drain off the fat. 3) Add the salsa and heat through. SERVING 4) In the serving place, place lettuce or mixed greens 5) Pour a spoonful of meat mixture over lettuce or greens. 6)... - 39.7966

Combine chuck, lettuce, onion, beans, tomatoes, avocado, Dorito chips and cheese. Toss lightly. Add Thousand Island dressing and toss again. Serves 12. This is good for a late snack with French bread. - 39.7079

Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes; place cubes on a baking sheet. Coat cubes on all sides with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Broil 3 inches from heat until browned on all sides, turning frequently. Combine lettuce and cheese in a large... - 39.658

Brown ground beef and onion. Drain, add kidney beans and heat. Set aside. In large salad bowl, mix lettuce, tomato, avocado, and 1 cup of corn chips. Add meat mixture. Toss with dressing to taste. Serve with remaining corn chips on the side. - 39.5512

MAKING 1) Mix together lime juice with olive oil, salsa, and cilantro. 2) Then, take a large bowl and toss cucumber, avocado with the shrimp and salsa dressing. SERVING 3) Place lettuce on 2 large plates and put shrimp salad on it. 4) Garnish it with... - 38.4117

In large salad bowl combine lettuce, carrot, and celery. Arrange chicken, ham, tomatoes, and green onion atop. In heavy saucepan combine cheese and milk. Cook and stir over low heat till cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in chilies and olives. Just... - 38.1711

Mix first 7 ingredients. Add oil and vinegar and toss lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on greens. - 38.0798

MAKING 1) In a large salad bowl, add all the ingredients. 2) Toss all together and place aside to marinate at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes. SERVING 3) Serve the salad by seasoning with freshly ground black pepper, if desired. - 37.9719

MAKING 1) In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients, except lettuce. Toss well. SERVING 2) With torn lettuce, line a serving platter. Top the lettuce with the avocado mixture and serve immediately. - 37.4768

MAKING 1) Apply some 1 tablespoon lemon juice on half avocado. 2) In a bowl, toss other jicama, avocado and prawns together and then place them in two salad plates. 3) Blend cilantro, avocado with lemon juice and yogurt in a food processor. 4) Add salsa,... - 37.2216

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, cucumber, scallions, bell peppers, celery, carrot and onion. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir them until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well. Let... - 37.1538

Separate lettuce leaves from head; rinse with cool water and dry well. Stack leaves and cut crosswise to make 1/4- to 1/2-inch shreds. Place in large salad bowl; add cauliflower and green pepper. In a small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine remaining... - 36.626

1. Place avocado and lime or lemon juice in a small bowl and toss to coat. 2. Arrange lettuce leaves, tomatoes, green pepper, beans and avocado mixture attractively in two lunch boxes. Sprinkle with coriander and season to taste with black pepper. Cover and... - 35.3801

In small bowl, blend steak sauce, salsa, 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar; set aside. In large skillet, over medium-high heat, saute peppers, onion and garlic in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until tender. In large nonmetal bowl, combine pepper mixture, steak and... - 35.345

Rinse the spinach in a lot of water two or three times to remove any grit. Drain off the excess water and tear the leaves into smaller pieces, if necessary, and place them in a bowl. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, quickly saute the onions in the oil... - 35.0025

Rub salad bowl with garlic. Place lettuce in bowl; sprinkle with cheese and top with egg. In small bowl combine oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt and pepper; pour over salad. Add diced toast. Toss and serve immediately. - 34.0539

Prepare shrimp according to package directions. Reserve 6 whole shrimp; dice remaining shrimp. Combine shrimp and next 7 ingredients in large bowl; toss gently. - 33.1567

1. Cut beef into 2 x 1 x 1/4 Inch strips. Place in resealable plastic food storage bag. Combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic and chili powder in small bowl. Pour over beef; seal bag. Let stand for 10 minutes, turning once. 2. Cut bell peppers into strips. Cut... - 32.374

Place oranges, onions, almonds, chillies, coriander (cilanto) leaves and mint in a bowl, toss to combine and stand for 30 minutes. Line a serving platter with spinach then pile salad on top. - 32.3273

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine the tortilla strips with 1 teaspoon of the oil, the chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne in a bowl; toss well to coat. Spread the tortillas in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan and bake until crisp, 5 to... - 32.2699

Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add avocado, orange, and onion; toss to coat. - 32.0862

Toss all ingredients together in a bowl. - 29.4897

In large bowl combine jicama, cucumber, and orange. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chili powder; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle lightly with salt; toss. Sprinkle lightly with additional chili powder, if desired. - 29.1296

Tear lettuce into salad bowl; add pecans, avocado, and egg slices. Toss with Picante Dressing. - 24.7423

1. Wash; then break up romaine into bite-size pieces. Place in large chilled salad bowl, along with bread sticks, broken into 1/2-inch pieces. 2. Add grated cheese and Italian dressing; toss all together well. - 23.4954