MEXICAN TOPOPO SALAD
When I was first introduced to El Azteco's Topopo Salad, it was more than 20 years ago in their original underground restaurant location just off the MSU campus in East Lansing. You had to take a narrow stairway to the dark, dusky restaurant below, and there always seemed to be a line of both students and yuppie couples waiting...
Provided by Lorena Deiters
Categories Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Mix salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix vinaigrette dressing.
- 3. Add a small amount of vinaigrette, no more than 1/4 cup, to salad mixture. Use just enough to hold it together and mix to coat.
- 4. Make a salad base! On a large plate, place a hearty layer of tortilla chips. Warm refried beans and layer evenly over chips. Top with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and set under the broiler to melt. Top melted cheese with guacamole and spread evenly, and then spread a cup of salsa on top.
- 5. Time to put the salad together! A true Topopo is presented with the salad on top of the nacho base in a pyramid, like a volcano. Begin piling your salad mixture on top of the nachos to cover completely, gradually adding less and less as you build upwards to form a pyramid.
- 6. Serve with additional chips and salsa on the side.
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Alita Hamm
[email protected]This salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of Mexico.
Milky Uyu
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
garry sheenhmar
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Sagur Khan
[email protected]This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Rubi Akhtar
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.
Soban Hussain
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
PEEWE 96
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
allanovic Nzaki
[email protected]This salad is so fresh and flavorful. The topopos are a great addition, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Sanjay Sahani
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was delicious! The topopos added a nice crunch, and the dressing was flavorful without being too heavy.
S Shabibi
[email protected]This topopo salad was a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again!