Santa Fe Southwest Tostada Salad Recipes

SANTA FE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Purée first 6 ingredients in blender until almost smooth. Season generously with salt. Pour dressing into medium bowl. Mix in hominy, 1/2 cup cilantro, jicama and onion. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Steam potatoes until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; peel. Cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in large bowl. Add hominy mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro. (Can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in skillet. Add beans and taco seasoning. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Combine lettuce, cheese, dressing, chips, avocado and tomatoes. Reserve a few chips, avocado and tomatoes for garnish. Add beef mixture and toss lightly.
• Place in serving bowl and garnish with the reserved chips on top.
• Note: you can also make it for 3-4 servings using half of the ingredients.

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY® SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts and teriyaki marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Combine cilantro, peanut butter, red wine vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and lime zest in a food processor; blend well. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil slowly and blend until dressing is smooth. Add pepper; blend again.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread corn tortilla strips on a baking sheet; drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
• Toss corn, black beans, and romaine lettuce together in a large bowl. Top with Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, and tortilla strips. Pour dressing over salad.

SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SANTA FE SOUTHWEST TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In small bowl mash together 1 of the avocados, salad dressing and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until needed.2. In large nonstick skillet. Cook MORNINGSTAR FARMS Spicy Black Bean Burgers over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Remove from skillet. Cool slightly. Cut each burger into 8 strips. Add corn to same skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 to 3 minutes or until it just begins to brown. Remove from skillet.3. Chop remaining avocado. In large bowl toss together chopped avocado, burger strips, corn, lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese.4. Spread salad dressing mixture over one side of each tostada shells. For each salad on a serving plate, layer one tostada shell, dressing side up some of the lettuce mixture a second tostada shell, dressing side up additional lettuce mixture a third tostada shell, dressing side up and additional lettuce mixture. Repeat with remaining tostada shells and remaining lettuce mixture.5. Serve immediately topped with salsa, sour cream (if desired) and green onions.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens on serving plate.
• Top with chicken and corn.
• Drizzle with salsa, then dressing.

SKINNY SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Warm tortillas according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl use a potato masher or fork to slightly mash beans; set aside. In another small bowl or 1-cup glass measure combine eggs, milk, pepper, and salt. Beat with a wire whisk or rotary beater.
• Lightly coat an unheated medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into hot skillet. Cook, without stirring, until egg mixture begins to set. Run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting egg mixture so that the uncooked portion flows underneath. Continue cooking about 2 minutes more or until egg mixture is cooked through but is still glossy and moist. Remove from heat.
• Spread one tortilla with mashed beans. Top with the remaining tortilla, cooked egg mixture, tomato, cheese, and snipped cilantro. Cut in half to serve. If desired, fold each portion in half. Top with yogurt and cilantro.

SANTA FE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta by bringing water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
• Add pasta to the pan, and when water begins to boil again, cook for 8-11 minutes.
• Pasta should be al dente, or mostly tender but with a slight toughness in the middle.
• Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Cover and chill the dressing until you're ready to use it.
• When pasta is done, pour it into a large bowl.
• Add the dressing and toss.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and toss until combined.
• Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Pulse until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar.
• Add the bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, and spinach and screw on the lid.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days.
• Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
• Enjoy!

SANTA FE SALAD WITH TORTILLA STRAWS

Steps:

• Place dressing and avocado in blender. Cover; blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray tortilla with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Cut tortilla in half, then cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch strips. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
• Place iceberg and romaine lettuce on shallow serving platter or in large bowl. Sprinkle with tomato, jicama, cheese, olives and tortilla "straws." Serve with dressing.