Welcome to the world of flavors! Are you looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the South of the Border Chopped Salad. This vibrant salad is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, zesty dressing, and a medley of spices that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. Each bite offers a burst of flavors, textures, and colors that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe to make this delectable salad at home.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD
Make and share this South of the Border Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Greens
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, catsup and salsa in a small bowl. Adjust amounts to taste. Add chopped avocado and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss olives, bell pepper, beans. lettuce, green onions, tomatoes, cucumber and optional ingredients, if using.
- Pour salsa dressing with avocado over salad and toss well.
- Add tortilla chips and cheese; toss again or can add to top of individual servings. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 659, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 5.8, Protein 18
SCOOPABLE MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD
Why eat your salad with a fork when you can scoop it up with pita chips? That's the whole idea behind this crunchy salad that's full of colorful chopped summer vegetables and dressed with creamy tahini dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the salad base: Add the radishes, corn, parsley, cucumbers, scallions, tomatoes and red onion to a large bowl.
- For the dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, honey and garlic in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the tahini. Whisk in the water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth, creamy and the consistency of slightly whipped cream. Whisk in the cumin, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and add more salt if desired.
- For serving: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss with tongs to combine thoroughly; season with salt and pepper. Serve pita chips alongside it for scooping.
SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD
"Several years ago, a co-worker gave me the recipe for this fast-to-fix summer salad," recalls Paula Ishii of Ralston, Nebraska. "I usually have all the ingredients on hand, so I frequently take it to potlucks when I'm short on time."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans, tomatoes and onions. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to corn mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CHICKEN SALAD WITH TEQUILA LIME DRESSING
Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that's topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing. For a simple garnish sprinkle salad with lightly crushed tortilla chips.-Annette Hottenstein, Cockeysville, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add romaine to a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
S.O.B. (SOUTH OF THE BORDER) CASSEROLE
Ground meat, tomatoes and corn with a little spice creates a quick meal everyone loves. My husband usually requests a double batch! The ground turkey can be replaced with ground beef, pork or chicken.
Provided by JB Baby
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Crumble the turkey in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook and stir until evenly brown; drain. Add onion to browned turkey meat and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, gravy mix and chili powder until combined then mix in the corn and macaroni. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve on a bed of tortilla chips topped with shredded lettuce and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 605.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
SOUTHWESTERN BORDER SALAD
Make this salad ahead of time to allow the flavors to become bolder. This is delicious in a bowl as a refreshing summer meal. Or serve this on top of a plate of assorted greens or bowl of cooked grains, rolled up in a tortilla, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Provided by Dr. John McDougall
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients except the salsa in a large bowl and mix well. Process the salsa in a blender jar until fairly smooth and pour over the vegetable mixture. Toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
SOUTH OF THE BORDER POTATO SALAD
A potato salad with a Mexican twist. Taken from "The Complete Family Cook Book". I've added some time to the cooking time to boil the potatoes and eggs.
Provided by jonesies
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine potatoes and lettuce; toss.
- In a small bowl, combine cheese, onions, olives, chili pepper, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper, mustard and Tabasco sauce.
- Stir until thoroughly blended.
- Gradually add cream.
- Stir constantly until well blended.
- Pour dressing over potato-lettuce mixture.
- Toss to coat well.
- Cover and chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 596.1, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Chop the vegetables into small pieces for even cooking and easy eating.
- Use a variety of colors of vegetables to make the salad more visually appealing.
- Season the salad with your favorite dressing or vinaigrette.
- Top the salad with crumbled cheese, nuts, or seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Chopped salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. They are also a great way to use up leftovers. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a chopped salad recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these chopped salad recipes a try.
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