Southwest 8 Layer Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a large pot and fill with cold water; bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat and cover the pot for 10 minutes. Drain and then submerge the eggs in cold water. Peel, slice and set aside.
• Lay the bacon on a paper-towel-lined microwave-safe plate. Cover with another paper towel. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes. Crumble or cut the bacon into small pieces.
• To make the dressing, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and cayenne together.
• Line the bottom of four serving bowls with the lettuce. Layer the red pepper rings, crumbled bacon, black beans, sliced egg and corn in each bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle the cheese on top. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
• Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
• Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

SOUTHWESTERN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the romaine in a large salad bowl. Arrange some egg slices around edge of bowl; place remaining eggs over romaine. Top with tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans and onions; spoon over tomatoes. In another large bowl, drizzle lime juice over avocados; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle avocados over tomatoes; spreading to sides of bowl. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Stir in cilantro. Pour dressing over salad. Garnish with olives, cherry tomatoes and cheese if desired.

LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad ingredients in the order they appear above, concentrating the ingredients around the perimeter of the bowl and filling in any gaps in the center with lettuce as needed. Start with a good layer of iceberg on the bottom, followed by the tomato wedges, spinach and Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. Sprinkle the egg layer generously with salt and pepper. Layer on the bacon, green onions and Cheddar, and end with the peas.
• For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
• Pour the dressing over the top of the peas and spread evenly, bringing the dressing all the way out to the edges of the bowl. Sprinkle with the dill and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice to the pan on top of the eggs. Set aside to chill.

SOUTHWEST 8 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• 1st: Brown hamburger in a pan. When done put taco seasoning in (whole package). Let cook for 2 minutes. Put hamburger mixture in a bowl and put it in the freezer.
• 2nd: Open black beans and put in strainer. Wash beans till there is no black in the water. Set aside.
• (Please go stir the hamburger mixture in freezer.)
• 3rd: In an extra large liquid measuring cup put 4 cups of sour cream and 1 cup salsa. Stir until fully mixed.
• (Please go stir the hamburger mixture once again.)
• 4th: In a large dish that you would like your salad presented in start adding these ingredients:
• 1: salad mix
• 2: beans
• 3: hamburger mixture
• 4: peppers
• 5: sour cream mixture
• 6: Kraft Cheese
• 7: green onions
• Put plastic wrap over it and let it sit all night in fridge. When you are ready to serve put the crushed cheese Doritos on top and enjoy the meal.

CRISPY SOUTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet then crumble on paper towel.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spread Farmland Cubed Ham, red peppers and corn on parchment-lined baking tray.
• Bake for 10 minutes, tossing half way through.
• Layer roasted corn in the bottom of the mason jar.
• Top corn layer with halved cherry tomatoes.
• Layer cubed ham over tomatoes. Add roasted red peppers, shredded cheese, and mixed greens.
• Top with chopped Farmland Thick Cut Bacon and crispy tortilla strips.
• Pair with your favorite dressing or salsa.

LAYERED SOUTHWESTERN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large, shallow glass bowl or baking dish layer chopped lettuce. Then layer in order, kidney beans, black beans, mushrooms, corn and re onion.
• In medium-sized bowl combine sour cream, parsley, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Spread on top of salad. Top with cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 24 hours.

SOUTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all salad ingredients together in large serving bowl.
• Mix all dressing ingredients together in a cup or small bowl.
• Toss with dressing or serve on the side.
• If preparing ahead of time, wait to add chips so they stay crisp.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens in bottom of large salad bowl. Sprinkle with jalapeño peppers and ground red pepper.
• Cover with layers of tomatoes, pickles, eggs, ham and onions.
• Spread dressing evenly over top of salad. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
• In 4-quart glass serving bowl, layer lettuce, jicama, chicken, corn and bell peppers. Just before serving, top salad with avocados. Serve with dressing.