Santa Fe Southwest Tostada Salad Recipes

SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SANTA FE SOUTHWEST TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In small bowl mash together 1 of the avocados, salad dressing and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until needed.2. In large nonstick skillet. Cook MORNINGSTAR FARMS Spicy Black Bean Burgers over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Remove from skillet. Cool slightly. Cut each burger into 8 strips. Add corn to same skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 to 3 minutes or until it just begins to brown. Remove from skillet.3. Chop remaining avocado. In large bowl toss together chopped avocado, burger strips, corn, lettuce, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese.4. Spread salad dressing mixture over one side of each tostada shells. For each salad on a serving plate, layer one tostada shell, dressing side up some of the lettuce mixture a second tostada shell, dressing side up additional lettuce mixture a third tostada shell, dressing side up and additional lettuce mixture. Repeat with remaining tostada shells and remaining lettuce mixture.5. Serve immediately topped with salsa, sour cream (if desired) and green onions.