Best 8 Salsa Tossed Salad Recipes

If you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad to enjoy as a light meal or as a side dish, then a salsa tossed salad is an excellent choice. This vibrant salad features a variety of fresh and colorful ingredients, such as crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, all tossed in a tangy and flavorful salsa dressing. The zesty dressing adds a delicious kick to the salad, while the fresh vegetables provide a variety of textures and nutrients. Whether you are a seasoned salad aficionado or just starting to explore the world of salads, this salsa tossed salad is sure to become a favorite. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

TANGY AND TOSSED SALAD

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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups arugula leaves, washed
2 cups watercress leaves, washed
1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together, the sherry vinegar, olive oil, cracked black pepper and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl add all the remaining ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

SALSA TOSSED SALAD

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Salsa and ranch dressing give Mexican flair to a mixture of green and vegetables.-Sherry Lee, Shelby, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup sliced sweet yellow pepper
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup ranch salad dressing or salad dressing of your choice
1/2 cup corn chips, coarsely crushed, optional
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss greens, tomato, yellow pepper and onion. Combine salsa and salad dressing. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chips if desired and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALSA SALAD

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Chunks of avocado, tomato, red and green peppers, and plenty of cilantro give flavor to this refreshing and colorful salad, and jalapeno peppers give it a hint of heat. Dressing is just a simple squeeze of lime juice.

Provided by Scratchcook

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 bunch cilantro, stems cut off and leaves coarsely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
½ sweet red onion, chopped
2 large avocados, pitted and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, lightly mix the tomatoes, cilantro, green and red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, green onions, and sweet red onion until thoroughly combined. Gently toss with avocado pieces, and squeeze lime juice over the salad. Sprinkle with salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 214.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SALSA CHICKEN SALAD

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Here's a quick and easy chicken salad just as full of flavor as it is colorful, promises Timothy Lewis of Somerset, Pennsylvania. The perfect lunch for busy summertime days!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup salsa
4 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
Dash pepper
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 small ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salsa, 3 teaspoons cilantro and pepper; add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes., Arrange red pepper and avocado slices on two salad plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 876mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD

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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SALSA CHICKEN SALAD

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Categories Salad Chicken turkey No-Cook Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Mayonnaise Avocado Bell Pepper Cilantro Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise (regular or low-fat)
1/4 cup spicy purchased red salsa
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 ounces diced cooked chicken or turkey (about 2 cups)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, peeled, thinly sliced

Steps:

Stir mayonnaise, salsa and 3 tablespoons cilantro in medium bowl to blend. Add chicken and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Arrange bell pepper and avocado slices decoratively on plates. Mound salad atop vegetables, dividing equally. Sprinkle salads with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and serve.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING

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Categories Salad Blender Leafy Green Onion Tomato Side Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tomatillos, husked, quartered
1/3 cup (lightly packed) cilantro
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño chili
1 garlic clove, peeled
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped green cabbage
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, diced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Corn tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

Puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Pour into medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix all remaining ingredients except chips in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve with chips, if desired.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
If you don't have any fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro or parsley instead.
Feel free to add other vegetables to your salad, such as bell peppers, corn, or black beans.
If you like a spicy salad, add a jalapeño pepper or two to the salsa dressing.
For a more tangy salad, add a squeeze of lime juice to the dressing.
Serve your salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Salsa tossed salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give salsa tossed salad a try. You won't be disappointed!