Best 6 Mexican Tostada Salad Recipes

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Mexican tostada salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines crispy tostada shells, a variety of fresh vegetables, protein, and a tangy dressing. It's a great option for a light and healthy meal or a party appetizer. In this article, we'll share our favorite tostada salad recipe, which features a blend of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, creamy avocado, and your choice of protein, all topped with a zesty dressing. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive dish to serve at your next gathering, this Mexican tostada salad is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN CHOPPED TOSTADA SALAD



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This Mexican Chopped Tostada Salad is loaded with fresh and healthy ingredients! Kind of like crunchy tacos... but in salad form! Always a crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 corn tortillas
3 tablespoons olive oil; divided
1 cup manchego cheese, shredded (feel free to sub whatever kind of cheese you like here, or leave it out for a vegan salad)
1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 small lime, juiced
1 small tomato, diced
1 medium red onion, diced; divided
2 piquillo peppers, diced
1 large ripe avocado, pitted and diced
1/2 cup cilantro, 3 full springs and the rest finely chopped; divided
2 ears corn, shucked and chopped
(1) 15 ounce can black beans, NOT drained (you want those juices!)
1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 scallions, chopped
*Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In an even layer spread tortillas on prepared baking sheet, and brush both sides light with olive oil.
  • Place in the oven to bake for 10 minutes. While they're baking, grate your cheese!
  • Remove pan from oven, and evenly distribute the shredded cheese over the tortillas. Return to the oven to bake for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • In a large bowl toss the romain lettuce with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, and chili powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a small saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium flame. Add 1/2 of the diced onion and the jalapeño and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant. Add beans with their liquid and 3 sprigs of cilantro. Cook on low for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place tortillas on a large serving platter, or individual plates. Top each tortilla with a little lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepper, avocado, cilantro, and corn. Top the salad with warm black beans and scallions. Serve at once!

CRUNCHY TOSTADA ENSALADA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 tostadas

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon pureed canned chipotles in adobo
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coriander
Six 5 1/2-inch yellow corn tortillas
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt
2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (about 1/2 bunch)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch ribbons
2 cups Refried Beans, recipe follows
2 small roasted red beets, julienned (about 1/2 cup)
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 large cloves)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
Kosher salt
Two 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken stock, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons pureed canned chipotles in adobo
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges, for serving
2 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Add the vinegar, oil, honey, chipotle puree, cumin, salt and coriander to a jar, cover tightly with lid and shake until emulsified. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
  • For the tostada ensalada: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the tortillas on both sides with canola oil, then place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake until crispy but not browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, cilantro, olives and romaine. Toss with the vinaigrette and season with salt.
  • Evenly spread 1/3 cup of the refried beans over each tortilla. Divide the salad among the tortillas, mounding it in the center. Top with beets and 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan. Serve immediately.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until the spices are toasted and the garlic has softened, 1 minute. Add the pinto beans, chicken stock and chipotle puree and bring to a boil. Cook until the stock has reduced by about half and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Off the heat, mash the beans to a smooth paste with a potato masher, leaving some beans partially mashed to add some texture. The beans should have the consistency of a thick sauce; if they're difficult to stir, they're too thick. If needed, thin the beans out with extra chicken stock, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Finish by stirring in the lime juice and adding salt to taste. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

MEXICAN TOSTADA SALAD



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Layered with taco-style ingredients, this colorful salad is bursting with fresh market vegetables. Sturdier lettuce, suce as iceburg, romaine or leaf, is the best here. No tostada?? Use handfuls of tortilla chips or broken taco shells. If desired, garnish with spoonfuls of sour cream or plain yogurt and lime wedges.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (340 g) package yves veggie ground round (precooked soy protein mixture)
3/4 cup tomato juice
5 cups lettuce, shredded
10 tostadas
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup old cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
2 plum tomatoes or 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add chili powder and coriander; fry until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add soy protein mixture and tomato juice, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Place small handfuls of lettuce on each of 5 plates or shallow bowls. Top each with 1 tostada, another handful of the remaining lettuce, 1/4 cup of the soy protein mixture, then some each of the salsa, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and green onions. Repeat layers once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 414.5, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4, Protein 17.6

CHICKEN TOSTADA SALAD



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If I don't have any tostada shells on hand for this speedy salad, I just heat taco shells, break them in half and lay them flat on the plates. It works just as well. Great Southwest flavor! -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons taco sauce
4 tostada shells
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Arrange lettuce mixture over tostada shells. Top with chicken and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHICKEN TOSTADA SALAD



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Dress these Chicken Tostada Salads with your favorite Mexican-inspired flavors. We like tomato, avocado, red onion, and cilantro, but you can also add salsa, sour cream, or taco sauce to the mix.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 corn tortillas
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 small red onion, diced small
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
Breast meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 head romaine lettuce (6 ounces), shredded
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced small
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with 2 teaspoons oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 minutes. Divide cheese among tortillas and return to oven. Bake until cheese is bubbling, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add half the red onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add chicken and cup water and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is warmed through and water is almost evaporated, 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon lime juice and remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and divide among tortillas. Top each tortilla with chicken mixture, tomato, avocado, remaining onion, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g

TOSTADA SALAD



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

Provided by pink cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinse and drained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head lettuce, torn in pieces
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup thousand island dressing
1 large avocado, sliced
tortilla chips (1 large package)
4 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion in skillet. Add beans and taco seasoning. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Combine lettuce, cheese, dressing, chips, avocado and tomatoes. Reserve a few chips, avocado and tomatoes for garnish. Add beef mixture and toss lightly.
  • Place in serving bowl and garnish with the reserved chips on top.
  • Note: you can also make it for 3-4 servings using half of the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.9, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 552.2, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 10, Protein 29.5

Tips:

  • Select ripe avocados: For the creamiest guacamole, choose ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure. Avoid avocados that are too hard or have dark spots.
  • Toast the tortillas evenly: To ensure crispy tostadas, toast them in a single layer in a preheated oven or on a hot skillet until golden brown and slightly puffed up.
  • Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh and crisp vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley add a burst of flavor.
  • Make the salad dressing in advance: To save time, prepare the salad dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Assemble the salad just before serving: To prevent the tostadas from getting soggy, assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

The Mexican Tostada Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the best of Mexican cuisine. With its crispy tostadas, creamy guacamole, tangy salsa, and fresh vegetables, this salad is a delightful and satisfying meal option. Perfect for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, the Mexican Tostada Salad is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. So, gather your ingredients, follow the recipe, and enjoy the deliciousness of this Mexican-inspired salad!

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