Best 7 Mexican Cauliflower And Guacamole Salad Recipes

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Unleash a culinary journey into the vibrant fusion of flavors with our exploration of the best recipe for Mexican cauliflower and guacamole salad. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we guide you through the vibrant tapestry of flavors, textures, and colors that make this dish an extraordinary culinary experience. From the zesty, tangy marinade that infuses the roasted cauliflower with a tantalizing array of herbs and spices to the creamy, luscious guacamole that adds a touch of silky richness to every bite, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will leave you utterly enthralled. Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure as we unlock the secrets of this captivating culinary creation.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GUACAMOLE SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup small diced red onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers, seeded (2 peppers)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes, yellow pepper, black beans, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and lime zest in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper and pour over the vegetables. Toss well.
  • Just before you're ready to serve the salad, fold the avocados into the salad. Check the seasoning and serve at room temperature.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH GUACAMOLE



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I wanted to make something with more flavor and texture than a traditional chicken Caesar salad, something that was worthy of being served to guests. Here it's all about the dressing and seasoning. The variety of ingredients with Mexican flavors creates a savory upgrade from that typical caesar salad.

Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for grilled onions
4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 jalapeño pepper
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 romaine hearts, sliced crosswise, ½-inch thick
1 medium white onion, cut into ½-inch thick slices, kept intact
2 avocados
1/3 cup grated Mexican queso anejo cheese, may substitute Romano or Parmesan

Steps:

  • Marinade/Dressing: Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chile, and cook until the garlic is soft and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Cool, reserving the oil.
  • In a blender, add the lime juice, cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and the garlic and chile oil. Purée until smooth. Lay the chicken breasts into a large baking dish; pour a third of the marinade on top, then use tongs to evenly coat the thicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
  • Heat a grill pan or gas grill to medium to medium-high heat. (Alternatively, start a charcoal fire and let it burn until the coals are medium-hot and covered with white ash.) Lightly brush the onion slices with oil and season with salt. Grill the onion slices and the chicken until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is well-browned, 5-6 minutes per side.
  • Guacamole: Chop the grilled onion into small pieces and set aside in a bowl. Pit and peel the avocados; add the flesh to the onion. Add half the remaining Marinade/Dressing; then coarsely mash everything together with a potato masher, large fork, or the back of a spoon. Taste and season with salt, about ½ teaspoon.
  • Salad: Put sliced romaine into a large bowl. Add about half the remaining Marinade/Dressing, and toss to combine.
  • Assembly: Divide the dressed romaine among four plates. Dollop a portion of the guacamole into the center of each plate. Cut the grilled chicken into cubes and arrange over the guacamole. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining Marinade/Dressing before serving.

GUACAMOLE SALAD



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Make and share this Guacamole Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ALC553

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 -12 sprigs fresh cilantro (rinsed)
1 fresh jalapeno pepper (rinsed)
1 small tomatoes (rinsed)
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 medium avocados (rinsed)
1 lime, juice of (rinsed)
1 (8 ounce) bag shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Chop cilantro coarsely, place in medium bowl.
  • Cut jalapeño pepper in half (remove and discard seeds); chop finely and add to bowl.
  • Chop onion; add to bowl.
  • Chop tomato; add to bowl. ( I don't like tomatoes so I leave this out, and it is still fabulous without it!).
  • Stir in onions, salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Cut avocados into quarters; then cut into bite-size pieces. (Score the inside of the avocados in a crisscross pattern through the flesh, just down to the skin. Flatten skin slightly and slide knife across the bottom, next to the skin, to remove the cubes.) Stir into mixture until blended.
  • Squeeze juice of one-half lime (about 2 teaspoons) into salad; mix gently until blended.
  • Serve over shredded lettuce.

GUACAMOLE TOSSED SALAD



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The fresh blend of avocados, tomatoes, red onion and greens in my salad gets additional pizazz from crumbled bacon and a slightly spicy vinaigrette. -Lori Fischer, Chino Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
4 cups torn salad greens

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion and bacon; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently. Add avocados. , Place greens in a large salad bowl; add avocado mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 51g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GUACAMOLE SALAD



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Fresh avocado, tomato, cucumber, and corn are tossed together to make a delicious, crisp salad for a hot summer day!

Provided by yogurtraisin

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ small red onion, chopped
½ cucumber, sliced
1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
½ teaspoon garlic salt
salt and black pepper to taste
juice of 1 fresh lime
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Lightly toss avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, jalapeno, and corn in a salad bowl until well mixed, and sprinkle with garlic salt, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix lime juice with olive oil in a small bowl, and pour over the salad. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 572.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER AND GUACAMOLE SALAD



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Make and share this Mexican Cauliflower and Guacamole Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tropicgal

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 avocados, chopped (soft but not mushy)
1 -2 garlic clove, put through a garlic press
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped medium
1 medium lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
ground pepper
1 large cauliflower, separated into flowerettes
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
romaine lettuce or baby leaf greens
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • FOR THE GUACAMOLE: Keep the vegetables a little chunky. Combine all ingredients and stir. Allow the flavors to meld by refrigerating for several hours.
  • FOR THE CAULIFLOWER: Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cauliflower, covering with a lid and bring back to a boil. After 4 minutes remove from heat.
  • Drain. Immediately plunge into icy cold water. (I might repeat this several times - you just want to stop the cauliflower from continuing to cook. The cauliflower should hold it's shape.) Drain. Then drain completely in paper towel lined bowl.
  • Mix vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a plastic container with a lid, stir until the salt dissolves. Toss in the cauliflower. Cover, let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, giving it a good shake every once in awhile.
  • Just before serving arrange a platter with the romaine or baby greens, arrange cauliflower over, mounding it up slightly with each head of flowerettes facing outward. Top with the guacamole in the center. Sprinkle with the almonds and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 329.4, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 4.4

CAULIFLOWER WITH GUACAMOLE



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head medium cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large ripe avocados (Hass variety preferred)
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onions
1 , serrano chile kimmy, , minced with seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Trim the cauliflower and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the cauliflower until barely tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking. Drain again, and put the cauliflower into a medium bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, vinegar, and oil. 2. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. With a large spoon, scoop avocados from the skin and place in a bowl. Mash with a fork. Stir in the onion, serrano, lime juice, cilantro, and remaining salt. Put the guacamole into a serving bowl. To serve, place guacamole in the center of a large round platter. Arrange the cauliflower pieces around the bowl. Serve at once. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and has tightly packed florets. Avoid heads that are too loose or have brown or yellow spots.
  • Roast the cauliflower until it is slightly charred: This will give the cauliflower a smoky flavor and a slightly crispy texture.
  • Use fresh, ripe avocados: This will ensure that your guacamole is creamy and flavorful.
  • Add some spice to your guacamole: This can be done by adding diced jalapeños, minced garlic, or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This will prevent the cauliflower from getting soggy and the guacamole from browning.

Conclusion:

This Mexican cauliflower and guacamole salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light meal or a side dish. The roasted cauliflower adds a smoky flavor and a slightly crispy texture, while the guacamole provides a creamy and flavorful contrast. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Whether you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad to serve at your next party or a quick and easy meal to enjoy at home, this Mexican cauliflower and guacamole salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try!

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