Tex Mex Blt Salad Recipes

TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt; add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Grill 4 ears corn; cut off the kernels and toss with 1 can drainedblack beans, 1 diced red bell pepper, 4 sliced radishes and 3 chopped scallions. Toss with the dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• SERVES: 4; Calories: 360; Total Fat 13 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 12 grams; Total carbohydrates: 53 grams; Sugar: 20 grams Fiber: 13 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 499 milligrams

TEX-MEX BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TEX MEX BLT

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise with pinch of chile powder and chopped fresh jalapeno pepper and set aside.
• Toast the bread lightly.
• Spread each side with mayonnaise.
• Pile on bacon, tomato, avocado, cilantro sprigs and lettuce and top with other slice of toast.

TEX MEX BLT

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise with pinch of chili powder and chopped fresh jalapeno pepper and set aside.
• Toast the bread lightly. Spread each side with mayonnaise. Pile on bacon, tomato, avocado, cilantro sprigs and lettuce and top with other slice of toast.

TEX-MEX BLT SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place lettuce on one slice of bread. Top with cheese, bacon, salsa, turkey, guacamole, and remaining bread slice. Cut in half and serve.

TEX-MEX PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water; pour in the olive oil and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix, remove from heat, and cool completely.
• Combine salsa, ranch dressing, bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos, and black olives in a medium bowl. Toss together the cooked pasta, cooled beef mixture, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mixture in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

TEX-MEX POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place corn and red pepper on a greased baking sheet. Roast until lightly charred, 20-25 minutes, turning once. Let cool. Peel off and discard skin from pepper. Remove stems and seeds. Cut pepper into 1/2-in pieces. Cut corn from cobs; set aside., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half; place in a large bowl. Add sliced red pepper, corn, avocado, tomatoes and green onions., Place sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, vinegar, jalapenos and spices in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Serve with cilantro.

TEX-MEX BLT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir dressing and salsa together until well blended and set aside.
• In a large bowl, start with a layer of the lettuce then top with layers of tomato, avocado, bacon, and cheese. Pour dressing mixture on top.