Best 7 South Of The Border Citrus Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, the "South of the Border Citrus Salad" stands out as a symphony of flavors, a vibrant tapestry of citrusy goodness. Inspired by the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico and Latin America, this salad is a celebration of fresh, zesty, and tangy ingredients. With its origins rooted in the tropical regions of the Americas, the South of the Border Citrus Salad has undergone a delightful evolution, incorporating influences from diverse cultures, resulting in a dish that is both refreshing and invigorating. Its vibrant medley of colors, textures, and flavors promises an unforgettable culinary experience, transporting you to the sun-drenched shores of the southern border.

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

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CITRUS SALAD



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Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango and cucumber for extra fun. -Mary Fuller, SeaTac, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium pink grapefruit
3 medium oranges
1 cup julienned peeled jicama
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each grapefruit and orange; stand fruit upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut peel and outer membrane from fruit. Cut fruit crosswise into slices; place in a large bowl., Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter; refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHOPPED SALAD



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Chopped salads can take all kinds of forms and are easy to transport; just put each ingredient in a separate sealable bag or plastic container, then toss everything wherever you choose to eat.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil
Salt
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons Spice Mix, recipe follows
1/3 cup good olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 head Romaine lettuce, shredded
1 can (15 ounce) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ripe avocado, diced
4 ounces queso fresco or feta, crumbled
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground chile powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic

Steps:

  • To make the salad, preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush each tortilla with vegetable oil on both sides, then sprinkle with salt. Stack tortillas and cut into thin strips. Scatter strips on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, stir together the lime juice and spice mix; pour in olive oil and whisk to blend. Stir in green onions.
  • To assemble the salad, put lettuce in a large bowl. Top with cooled tortilla strips, beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss well.
  • To make the spice mix, stir together salt and spices in a sealable plastic bag. Store up to 1 month.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD



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"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

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

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.

CITRUS SALAD



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Fresh summer fruit and lettuce salad made fast and easy.

Provided by BARBMD

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lime - zested, peeled, and sliced
1 mandarin orange (tangerine) - zested, peeled, and sectioned
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 bulb shallots, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, torn

Steps:

  • Place lime slices, tangerine sections, navel orange, and grapefruit in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the lime zest, mandarin orange zest, shallots, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Pour over the fruit. Arrange dressed fruit atop romaine lettuce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

S.O.B. (SOUTH OF THE BORDER) CASSEROLE



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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

½ pound ground turkey
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (.75 ounce) packet brown gravy mix
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ cup frozen corn kernels
½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups corn tortilla chips

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

SOUTH OF THE BORDER POTATO SALAD



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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

3 cups potatoes, cooked and diced
1 cup lettuce, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons onions, grated
3 tablespoons olives, chopped
2 tablespoons chili peppers, finely chopped
3 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 dash Tabasco sauce
3/4 cup light cream (or mayo)

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

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD



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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

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup catsup
about 2/3 cup fresh salsa (hot or mild)
1 avocado, chopped
1 (3 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed, spin dried and torn into bite size pieces
4 green onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
2 cups corn tortilla chips, broken or 2 cups corn tortilla strips
1/2 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
chopped cilantro (optional)
chopped fresh jalapeno pepper (optional)

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right citrus fruits. Grapefruits, oranges, and lemons are all good choices for this salad, but you can also use a variety of other citrus fruits, such as limes, tangerines, or blood oranges.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, mint, or basil, can add a lot of flavor to this salad. If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can also use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way in this salad. If you add too much dressing, it will drown out the flavors of the citrus fruits and herbs.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the citrus fruits will break down and the dressing will become diluted.

Conclusion:

This South of the Border Citrus Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, sour, or spicy, this salad has something for everyone. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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