MEXICAN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Lettuce

Yield 1 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

Mexican Salad Recipe - The Topopo Salad
Serves 4 (can be made as one huge salad on a platter or 4 large individual salads)
For Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
For Tortilla Chip Layer:
1 bag Tortilla chips
2 cans refried beans (I prefer black refried beans)
2 cups shredded cheddar (or a bit more)
2 cups guacamole*
Salad:
1 iceberg lettuce head, finely shredded
4 cups shredded chicken
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 bunch green onions, diced
1 jalapenos, minced
8 oz. frozen peas, thawed
1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, very finely grated
prepared salsa, for serving
Make Vinaigrette: Combine oil, vinegar and sugar in a bowl, mix well to combine. Set aside.
Make Salad: Combine lettuce, peas, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, jalapenos, green onions and tomatoes in a large bowl. Set aside.

Steps:

  • Prepare Bottom Layer: Turn on broiler. Heat the refried beans in a pan and add a Tbls. of water to thin them; combine well and heat until just barely simmering. On a large oven-proof platter, or on 4 individual plates, place a solid layer (some will overlap) of Tortilla chips. Spread the refried beans as evenly as possible over the chips. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and place under the broiler until cheese melts. Remove from oven and assemble. To Assemble the Mexican Salad: Mix the dressing until well combined. Then dress the salad mixture, starting with 1/3 of the vinaigrette and adding more as you feel needed. Top the melted cheese with guacamole. Then, mound the salad on top of the Tortilla layer. Sprinkle with the remaining finely grated cheese. Serve and enjoy! (pass the salsa!!) *stores like Costco and Sams sells terrific guacamole in their refrigerated sections. I then store them in my freezer and take out as needed (usually it's 4 pouches per package).

Rozann Allen
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Love this recipe! It's become a staple in our house. Thanks for sharing!


Atif Ahmad
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This salad is great for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that it's packed with fresh veggies and lean protein.


Hancy Boy
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This salad is okay. It's not the best Mexican salad I've ever had, but it's not bad either. I think it could be improved with a more flavorful dressing.


Earl
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I was a bit disappointed with this salad. The dressing was too bland for my taste, and the veggies didn't seem very fresh. I think I'll stick to my usual salad recipe.


Nehemiah Gill
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This recipe is a keeper! The salad is fresh, flavorful, and healthy. I especially love the crispy tortilla strips on top. They add a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Ali Naeem
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some black beans and corn to mine, and it was a hit with my guests.


mpumelelo Succes mncwabe
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's tangy, creamy, and has a hint of spice that really brings the dish together. I used a store-bought dressing, but I'm definitely going to try making it from scratch next time.


Ivo Rajcevic
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This Mexican salad is a burst of flavors! The combination of fresh veggies, tangy dressing, and crunchy tortilla strips is simply irresistible. My family loved it, and it's definitely going to be a regular in our summer meals.


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