Tex Mex Salad With Cilantro Honey Dressing Recipes

TEX-MEX SALAD WITH CILANTRO-HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook chicken as desired until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Meanwhile, in blender, place honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, oil and cilantro. Blend with on/off pulses until dressing is smooth. Set aside.
• In each serving dish, place 3/4 cup tortilla chips. Top each with lettuce, bell pepper, onion, beans and cheese.
• Cut cooked chicken breasts into slices; place on top of salads. Drizzle dressing over top of each salad.

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

SHREDDED TEX-MEX SALAD WITH CREAMY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8-inch glass pan with butter. Stir together the cornbread mix with the egg and milk. Evenly spread into prepared pan and bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cool completely. Mix together the beans with the sazon and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salsa with the tomatoes. When ready to serve, cut the cornbread into 1/2-inch croutons. Toss the lettuce with 3/4 cups of the dressing. In a clear trifle dish, layer the Tex-Mex Salad beginning with the black beans followed by the Monterey Jack cheese, the tomato salsa mixture, the Cheddar, the dressed romaine and top with the cornbread croutons. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
• Blend all the ingredients except the olive oil until smooth. While machine is running, slowly drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

CILANTRO-LIME STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, blend jalapeno, garlic, and ginger in a blender until finely chopped. Add lime juice, cilantro, honey, balsamic, and salt; pulse to blend. With blender running, drizzle in oil until well incorporated.
• Preheat oven broiler. Season steak with salt and black pepper, then transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Broil 4 inches from heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let rest about 10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
• Stir together corn, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and jalapeno (if using) in a bowl.
• Divide lettuce among 4 plates; drizzle each with about 2 tablespoons dressing. Top with steak slices, then with corn mixture. Sprinkle with feta and garnish with chips.

MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SPICY TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pinto beans, black beans, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Add 3/4 bottle dressing and mix well. Add corn chips before serving.

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Season the chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the surface of the chicken, rubbing it in and coating so chicken is fully seasoned.
• Finish and serve the salad: Add the corn and chicken into the bowl with the salad ingredients. Crumble the tortilla chips over the top. Add about two-thirds of the dressing and toss to lightly coat. Add more dressing and toss again, if needed. Divide salad into 4 bowls, top with crumbled Cotija cheese, and serve.

TEX MEX 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a trifle dish.
• Top with beans.
• Mix corn layer ingredients together and place on top of beans.
• Mix avocado ingredients together and place on top of corn layer.
• Place tomato halve cut side up on the avocado layer; sprinkle with pepper and cilantro to taste.
• Mix dressing ingredients together and carefully spread on tomatoes.
• Top with cheese and garnish with olives and additional cilantro.

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.