Best 8 Mexican Seven Layer Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish? The seven-layer salad is a classic Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and its combination of delicious flavors, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party. The salad is made with seven layers of fresh, flavorful ingredients, including lettuce, tomatoes, onions, beans, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. It is then topped with a tangy dressing and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

7 LAYER MEXICAN SALAD



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This salad is fresh and bright and will be a crowd pleaser at your next Mexican fiesta party.

Provided by Patty

Categories     dinner     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 organic corn tortillas (cut into strips)
2 cups organic corn (frozen or canned)
6 cups romaine lettuce (chopped )
4 roma tomatoes (chopped)
1 15-oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 15-oz can pinto. beans (rinsed and drained )
2 avocados (halved, seeded, peeled and chopped)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
1 block silken tofu (drained )
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
1 lg lime (juiced)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 jar salsa

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 400 degrees. Place tortilla strips in a shallow baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally, until strips are lightly browned and crisped. Remove from oven and let cool. They will crisp more upon cooling.
  • BLEND. In a high-speed, blender add silken tofu, olive oil, lime juice, and salt and blend until smooth. Add a small amount of water if needed to acquire desired consistency. Set aside.
  • LAYER. in a 4-qt. Glass bowl layer ingredients starting with chopped romaine then tomatoes, black beans, corn, pinto beans, cilantro, and avocado.
  • TOP. Spread lime sour cream evenly across the top of the layered salad, add crunchy corn strips and serve with salsa to dress.

SEVEN LAYER TACO DIP



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I am continuously asked to bring this dip for parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it's gone.

Provided by SUE CASE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 56

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 large tomato, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
  • Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
  • Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 178.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SEVEN-LAYER SLAW



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Luscious layers of veggies create a colorful and super easy salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups coleslaw mix
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups broccoli slaw
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup coleslaw dressing
Additional broccoli slaw, if desired

Steps:

  • In bottom of 2 1/2-quart clear glass bowl, evenly spread 1 cup of the coleslaw mix. Layer with 1 cup of the carrots, 1 cup of the broccoli slaw and the bell pepper. Layer with remaining coleslaw mix, carrots and broccoli slaw.
  • Pour dressing over coleslaw. Sprinkle with additional broccoli slaw. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg

SEVEN LAYER TEX MEX DIP



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This is a great, easy recipe people love. Our family has made it for gatherings for as long as I can remember. Refried beans are layered with guacamole, a seasoned sour cream mixture, cheese and vegetables. Serve it with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Provided by Ginny

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup guacamole
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, chopped
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup black olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Spread over the layer of guacamole.
  • Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 465.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD



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Here's another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It's a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad.-Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups torn romaine
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, optional
1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, sliced or cut into 1/2-in. chunks
1 each large green and sweet red pepper, chopped or sliced
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer fresh vegetables and avocado. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chiles and seasonings; spread over top. Sprinkle with chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

7-LAYER MEXICAN SALAD



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Hearty Mexican ingredients, including beans and salsa, join with fresh spinach, tomatoes and green onions for seven layers of crowd-pleasing salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups torn fresh spinach
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
3 Tbsp. sliced black olives
1/2 cup rinsed canned kidney beans
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
3 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Layer first 6 ingredients in serving bowl.
  • Drizzle with dressing and salsa.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MEXICAN 7 LAYER SALAD



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Make and share this Mexican 7 Layer Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups lettuce, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
4 1/2 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained
15 1/2 ounces dark red kidney beans, drained
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup salsa ranch dressing or 1 cup salsa, garden dressing
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Layer lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, beans, cheese, and dressing in a 3-quart bowl.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Top with crushed tortilla chips and toss lightly just before serving.

MEXICAN SEVEN LAYER SALAD



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This recipe is great to serve along with Enchiladas or to take to a barbecue or potluck. It can also be made ahead and refrigerated. Cook time is chill time I promise there wont be any left!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head lettuce
1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
3 carrots, grated
1 -2 tomatoes, diced (depending on size)
2 avocados, peeled pitted and diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch salad dressing
1/2 packet taco seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Chop lettuce and toss in a large bowl with grated cabbage and carrots.
  • Spread mixture into the bottom of a deep glass salad bowl.
  • Peel and slice avocado and toss with lemon juice.
  • This prevents avocado from turning brown.
  • Evenly cover the lettuce with a layer of tomato, followed by a layer of avocado, a layer of green onion, a layer of beans and a layer of chips.
  • Pour the dressing over all and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before serving.
  • For a spicier dressing mix taco seasoning with Ranch dressing if desired.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't skimp on the seasoning. The spices in this salad are what really make it pop.
  • If you're using canned beans, be sure to rinse and drain them well before adding them to the salad.
  • If you don't have any sour cream on hand, you can substitute plain yogurt or Greek yogurt.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the bacon.
  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This Mexican seven-layer salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this Mexican seven-layer salad a try.

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