Best 20 Tex Mex Salad Recipes

TEX MEX 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a trifle dish.
• Top with beans.
• Mix corn layer ingredients together and place on top of beans.
• Mix avocado ingredients together and place on top of corn layer.
• Place tomato halve cut side up on the avocado layer; sprinkle with pepper and cilantro to taste.
• Mix dressing ingredients together and carefully spread on tomatoes.
• Top with cheese and garnish with olives and additional cilantro.

SPICY TEX-MEX SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pinto beans, black beans, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Add 3/4 bottle dressing and mix well. Add corn chips before serving.

SHREDDED TEX-MEX SALAD WITH CREAMY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8-inch glass pan with butter. Stir together the cornbread mix with the egg and milk. Evenly spread into prepared pan and bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cool completely. Mix together the beans with the sazon and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salsa with the tomatoes. When ready to serve, cut the cornbread into 1/2-inch croutons. Toss the lettuce with 3/4 cups of the dressing. In a clear trifle dish, layer the Tex-Mex Salad beginning with the black beans followed by the Monterey Jack cheese, the tomato salsa mixture, the Cheddar, the dressed romaine and top with the cornbread croutons. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
• Blend all the ingredients except the olive oil until smooth. While machine is running, slowly drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

TEX-MEX POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place corn and red pepper on a greased baking sheet. Roast until lightly charred, 20-25 minutes, turning once. Let cool. Peel off and discard skin from pepper. Remove stems and seeds. Cut pepper into 1/2-in pieces. Cut corn from cobs; set aside., Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes in half; place in a large bowl. Add sliced red pepper, corn, avocado, tomatoes and green onions., Place sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, vinegar, jalapenos and spices in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Serve with cilantro.

TEX-MEX BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together and then refrigerate until ready for use. In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together. Add a little dressing at a time and then toss until lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

TEX-MEX TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
• Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add chicken starter; heat through. , In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato, onion and cheese. Top with chicken mixture. In a small bowl, combine salsa and vinaigrette until blended. Serve with salad.

TEX MEX PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cooked pasta, green pepper, black beans, tomatoes and corn. In a separate bowl combine Italian dressing, Chili powder, Mayonnaise and cumin. Mix well. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well. Add chicken, mix and serve immediately or refrigerate.

TEX-MEX CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together all the salad ingredients, minus the tortilla chips.
• In a small bowl, mix together salad dressing ingredients. Pour salad dressing over the salad, as much or as little as you like (depending on what you prefer). Top with chips and serve.

CORN AND BLACK BEAN MACARONI SALAD - TEX MEX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and chill 1 hour to overnight.
• Do additional mayo or olive oil just before serving if extra creaminess is desired.

SUPER TEX-MEX CHICKEN CHOP SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken breast evenly with Montreal steak seasoning.
• Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and cut into small pieces.
• Mix lettuce, chicken, tomato, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, green chile peppers, corn, black olives, black beans, and Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend in a large bowl; gently toss.
• Whisk ranch dressing, reserved 3 tablespoons jalapeno juice, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat.

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS WITH ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, onion, lime juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Let zucchini salad marinate at room temperature, 15 minutes (or refrigerate, up to 1 day).
• Form turkey into 4 patties (4 inches each). Using thumb, make an indentation in center to prevent burgers from rounding on top. Sprinkle with chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Cover and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of a burger reads 155 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Top burgers with cheese. Cover and continue to grill until cheese has melted and internal temperature reaches 165, 2 to 4 minutes more. Meanwhile, grill bread until lightly charred. Place each burger on a piece of bread; top with avocado slices, salsa, if using, and remaining bread. Serve burgers with zucchini salad.

TEX MEX SALAD

Steps:

• To make black bean and corn relish. Combine black beans, corn, red onion and red bell pepper. Pour over vinegar, squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lime, season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for a half an hour or up to one day.
• For the salad dressing. Combine sour cream, salsa, the juice of half a lime, chile powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Every salsa is a little different so you may need to add more salsa or add more sour cream to reach the desired consistency for your dressing. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• For the main salad. Chop up romaine lettuce. Add avocado, black bean and corn relish, cheese and cilantro. Pour over dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top with more shredded cheese and cilantro. Serve with cut up slices of lime and tortilla chips.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚. Combine the lime zest, fajita seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; rub all over the chicken. Heat a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 30 seconds; remove to a bowl. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 cup spinach, the halved avocado, buttermilk, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth. Blend in 2 to 4 tablespoons water until thin enough to drizzle.
• Divide the remaining spinach among shallow bowls. Arrange the corn, sliced avocado, tomatoes, cabbage and tortilla strips on top. Slice the chicken against the grain and add to the bowls. Drizzle with some of the dressing and serve the rest on the side.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
• In large bowl, mix chicken, onion, salt, chiles and dressing. Add lettuce and tomatoes; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

TEX-MEX CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Use a deep glass bowl or small punch bowl.
• Crumble half of the baked cornbread in the bottom of the bowl.
• Top with half of the beans.
• In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, green pepper, and jalapeno peppers.
• Spread half of the tomato mixture over the beans, then sprinkle with half the bacon, half the cheese and half of the corn.
• In another small bowl, stir together the sour cream, salsa, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix.
• Spread half of the sour cream mixture ofer the corn (drop by spoonfuls and spread gently).
• Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
• Cover and chill for several hours before serving.
• Garnish with a little shredded Cheddar cheese if desired.

LAYERED TEX MEX POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 with a baking sheet inside. Toss potatoes with 2 Tbsp. oil and 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to hot baking sheet and roast til for tender, 20 minutes.
• 2. Drain jalapenos, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Pour jalapeno juice over hot potatoes and chill til cool. Mix sour cream, salsa Verde, and 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning.
• 3. Mash avocados with garlic, then season with salt. Layer potatoes, avocado mixture, jalapenos, and sour cream mixture in large glass bowl. cover and chill til ready to serve
• 4. Whisk together lime juice, remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and taco seasoning; toss with lettuce, cilantro, scallions and olives. Top salad with lettuce mixture, pico de gallo and corn chips.

TEX-MEX SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Serve with dressing.

TEX MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Peel and de-vein shrimp. Make marinade using only enough olive oil to make it a paste. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/marinade/reduced-sodium-liquid-marinade.html
• 2. Rub marinade on shrimp and let sit in fridge for about 1-2 hr prior to grilling.
• 3. Bake 6 slices of thin bacon for about 12 min in a 375° oven. Let cool and cut in half longways and wrap around shrimp. Secure with toothpick or by placing them on skewers.
• 4. Make a batch of pico de gallo.https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/pico-de-gallo-7.html Let sit in colander for a little while to make sure juices are removed.
• 5. Drain and rinse can of beans. Mix together with well drained pico de gallo. Let sit until corn is grilled.
• 6. Remove hush and wash corn. Season if you'd like with favorite spices. You can also rub it with the marinade you use for the shrimp.
• 7. Place corn on grill and turn every few minutes. You just want a slight char. Once inside, cut kernels off of corn and add to pico de gallo and beans. Add cotija cheese and mix together. You can also grill your lemons if preferred.
• 8. Grill shrimp till done.
• 9. For a pretty presentation place salad on plate and top with grilled shrimp. Serve with tomatillos salsa if desired.