Tex Mex Turkey Black Bean Ranch Salad Recipes

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 GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the beans and salt in a saucepan; add a small amount of water. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. , In a bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, onions, pepper and cumin. Add beans and toss to coat. Serve on a bed of lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

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 TURKEY & BLACK BEAN RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, saute onion and garlic in the olive oil until lightly browned.
• Add turkey and brown slightly; then add unsweetened cocoa powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt.
• Cook together, stirring often, until turkey is well-browned and thoroughly cooked.
• In the meantime, whisk together the dressing ingredients: buttermilk, mayonnaise, honey, chili powder, garlic salt, salt and hot sauce.
• To assemble salad, divide mixed salad greens on two dinner plates.
• Compose salads with half each of the warm Tex-Mex turkey, black beans, yellow summer squash, tomato and green onion.
• Drizzle each salad with the Honey-Buttermilk Ranch dressing and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

TEX-MEX TURKEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Stir in water, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, salsa, shredded turkey, parsley and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until bouillon cubes dissolve. Add black beans, corn, sour cream and cilantro. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve soup with crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onion, shredded cheese and additional cilantro and sour cream.

TEX MEX BLACK BEAN & CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Simmer the black beans for 1 hour or soak overnight in water. Beans will double their size. Or use 1 - 2 canned black beans, rinsed well.
• In a large bowl, add the beans, corn, peppers, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime and seasonings. Chill for 2 - 4 hours. Before serving taste and adjust seasonings if desired.