South Of The Border Caprese Salad Recipes

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Arrange greens on a serving platter; top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper., Just before serving, drizzle salad with 1/2 cup dressing; garnish with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans, tomatoes and onions. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to corn mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• To make the salad, preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush each tortilla with vegetable oil on both sides, then sprinkle with salt. Stack tortillas and cut into thin strips. Scatter strips on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, stir together the lime juice and spice mix; pour in olive oil and whisk to blend. Stir in green onions.
• To assemble the salad, put lettuce in a large bowl. Top with cooled tortilla strips, beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss well.
• To make the spice mix, stir together salt and spices in a sealable plastic bag. Store up to 1 month.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Arrange greens on a serving platter; top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, drizzle salad with 1/2 cup dressing; garnish with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate leftover dressing. Yield: 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 and grease 1 1/2 qrt casserole dish.
• Brown meat and drain.
• Add onion and jalapeno (if using) and cook with meat until tender.
• Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings.
• Layer one-third of meat mixture, cheese and one half of tortillas in casserole dish; repeat layers, ending with cheese.
• Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.
• Note: Corn tortillas will soften and absorb the sauce.
• These are recommended.
• Flour tortillas will expand and the casserole will be too doughy-therefore flour tortillas are not recommended.

THE BEST CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves on a serving plate, alternating between them. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, alternating between slices of each, and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar. Serve straightaway.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD

Steps:

• For the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, catsup and salsa in a small bowl. Adjust amounts to taste. Add chopped avocado and set aside.
• In a large bowl, toss olives, bell pepper, beans. lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, cucumber and optional ingredients, if using.
• Pour salsa dressing with avocado over salad and toss well.
• Add tortilla chips and cheese; toss again or can add to top of individual servings. Serve immediately.