Mexicali salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish inspired by the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. This salad combines the freshness of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and the creamy richness of avocado in a tangy, zesty dressing. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, Mexicali salad is a delightful addition to any meal. The creamy avocado dressing adds a velvety texture and a delightful hint of green color, making this salad a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
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MEXICAN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
Provided by Ilona
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix black beans, diced tomato, corn and cilantro.
- In another bowl mash avocado, add lemon juice, oil, greek yogurt, buttermilk, garlic clove and hot sauce. It is the best to blend all ingredients in a blender. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 g
MEXICAN SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING
Mexican Salad with a Creamy Avocado Dressing is the perfect accompaniment to a heavy Mexican style meal. You can't beat the fresh flavors and colorful ingredients of this popular Mexican side dish.
Provided by Cathy
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the dressing, combine all ingredients (except the salt) in a food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt according to your taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This can be made ahead several hours.
- For the salad, combine all ingredients in a big serving bowl.
- Toss salad with dressing right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 309 mg, Fiber 6.9 g, Sugar 2.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 26.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
Healthy Mexican chopped salad recipe with corn, lettuce, bell pepper, arugula, and black beans, topped with creamy avocado dressing, ready in less than 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Categories Salad
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To prepare the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add a little water, if necessary, to reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Brush corn with melted butter and place on a pre-heated gas grill over medium direct heat, or indoors on a grill pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray set over medium-high heat.
- Cook corn until kernels are slightly charred, rotating one-quarter turn every couple of minutes until each side is done. Remove from heat and slice kernels from the cob with a sharp knife. Reserve kernels and discard cobs. Set aside.
- Add chopped iceberg, arugula, and fresh cilantro to a large salad bowl and toss gently to combine. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced bell pepper, red onion, black beans, roasted corn kernels, lime juice, and ground cumin. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss gently to combine.
- Add the seasoned black bean mixture to the bowl with the chopped lettuce and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately with Creamy Avocado Dressing or your favorite salad dressing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts :
MEXICAN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, RED ONIONS AND AVOCADO DRESSING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 5m
Yield 2 1/2 cups prepared dressing
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Build your salad on a large platter. Use bib lettuce as the bed, then layer the tomatoes and scatter the red onions around the platter.
- Cut the avocado in half lengthwise cutting around the pit. Separate the halves and scoop out the pit with a spoon, then use the spoon to scoop the avocado from its skin. Place the avocado in a food processor bowl and combine with lemon juice, chopped red onion, cilantro, coarse salt and water. Grind until the avocado mixture is smooth, then stream oil into dressing. Adjust seasonings and pour over salad, then serve. Dressing may be stored 3 or 4 days in airtight container.
MEXICALI SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
This recipe is from one of my all time favorite cookbooks which happens to be called, "South of the Border Favorites". You'll soon see why. This is one of those salads that tastes like it was prepared at a restaurant.
Provided by Cookin Kit
Categories Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine& mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- In large bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, chillies, and olives.
- To serve, layer in the following order: 1/2 lettuce mixture, 1/2 dressing, 1/2 picante, 1/2 cheese, 1/2 chips.
- Repeat the step above layering the remainder ingredients in the same order.
- This is one of those recipes that can be changed up by adding other ingredients such as beans and using different types of cheeses.
LATIN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
Serve your family our Latin Salad with Avocado Dressing. Orange slices add a touch of citrus flavor to our Latin Salad with Avocado Dressing.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook nuts and sugar in nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until sugar is dissolved and nuts are evenly glazed, stirring constantly. Spread into single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; cool completely.
- Cut peels off oranges, then cut oranges (between membranes) into sections while holding oranges over bowl to reserve the juices. Add 1 Tbsp. reserved orange juice to blender. Add dressing and 1/4 of the avocado; blend until smooth. Cut orange sections in half.
- Toss salad greens with hearts of palm, olives, oranges, nuts and remaining avocados in large bowl. Serve with dressing mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: avocado, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, lettuce, bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, red onion, corn, scallion, tomato
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
- Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams
MEXICALI PASTA SALAD
Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic.
Provided by FoodLady
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, Italian dressing, Mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 651.4 mg, Sugar 3 g
AVOCADO AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING
This is a yummy and easy salad. I used to love grapefruit and avocado salad, but can't eat grapefruit anymore and cantaloupe is a lovely substitute!
Provided by nancy
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk the sugar, paprika, salt, mustard, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while whisking rapidly until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
- Place the arugula leaves into a salad bowl, and sprinkle with the cantaloupe and avocado pieces. Drizzle with the salad dressing, then sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 55.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 178.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
MEXICALI DRESSING
My sister, Ashley, sent me this recipe. It comes from Historic Restaurants of Alabama by Gay Martin. This recipe is served in the Little River Café in Ft. Payne, Alabama.
Provided by Barenakedchef
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients. Serve as a dipping sauce or as a salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 1935.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 32.9, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of roasting.
- Roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Make the avocado dressing ahead of time so it has time to chill and the flavors can meld.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve the salad immediately, while the vegetables are still warm.
Conclusion:
This Mexicali salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted vegetables are flavorful and slightly charred, and the avocado dressing is creamy and tangy. The salad is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different types of vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or corn. You can also add different proteins, such as grilled chicken or fish. And you can adjust the amount of spice in the dressing by adding more or less chili powder.
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