Fiestaricesalad Recipes

FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
• Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

FIESTA CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Toss greens with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
• Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Serve immediately.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour beans into colander; rinse with cool tap water; drain.
• Pour rice into medium bowl. Seed and chop peppers and celery into bite sized pieces; add to bowl.
• Mince scallions, using all the whites and enough tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; add to bowl.
• Chop cilantro leaves; add to bowl.
• Add drained black beans; set bowl aside.
• Pour the picante sauce and dressing into 2 cup glass measure. Add lime juice and cumin; stir to mix well.
• Pour dressing over rice and vegetables and stir gently until the salad is mixed well.
• Serve at once or chill til ready to serve. Leftovers can be refrigerated in air tight container for up to four days.
• NOTE: The rice needs to be cold. If you do not have precooked rice, cook according to package directions and rinse under cold tap water until rice is cool. Drain rice and place in freezer to continue cooling while you cut up the veggies.

LIZ'S FAST FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Defrost the frozen broccoli and cauliflower in the microwave for approximately 5 minutes. They should come out still cold, but not icy.
• Toss broccoli and cauliflower with the ranch dressing and make sure that all pieces are evenly coated. Add the shredded Cheddar and bacon and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or as long as overnight.
• Thinly slice the green onions on an angle and sprinkle on top of the salad for garnish.

GINA'S FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, lime juice, buttermilk, cilantro, garlic and salt and pepper, to taste, together in a small bowl.
• Add the romaine, green onions, black beans, tomatoes, corn, radishes, and bell peppers to a large salad bowl. Add the dressing, toss and serve immediately.

FIESTA CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine the peppers, tomato, zucchini, scallions, cucumber and parsley in a bowl.
• 2. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and toss well. Correct the seasonings. Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with the avocado.

FIESTA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, oil, salsa, cumin and salt.
• In a larger bowl, stir together rice and corn, breaking up any clumpy rice.
• Pour lime juice mixture over rice mixture, stir well to combine. Add beans, bell pepper, tomatoes and scallions. Gently toss.
• Just before serving, pit and dice avocado and stir into salad. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

EASY FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Layer the lettuce with rice, tomatoes, black beans & cheese. Top with any other optional items. Douse in dressing. I love this dressing and don't think you can ever have too much! Enjoy!