Southwest 8 Layer Salad Recipes

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
• Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
• Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

EIGHT-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the farro with the stock or water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain off any excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, a few pinches of salt, a few turns of pepper and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
• Make the dressing by combining the yogurt, basil, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large glass serving bowl, layer the farro, kale, squash, prosciutto, shallots, dressing, Parmesan and almonds. Finish with the remaining basil and a few turns of pepper.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cornbread according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack. Break into crumbles., In a 3-qt. bowl, layer half of each of the following: cornbread, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, dressing and cheese. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

SOUTHWESTERN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the romaine in a large salad bowl. Arrange some egg slices around edge of bowl; place remaining eggs over romaine. Top with tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans and onions; spoon over tomatoes. In another large bowl, drizzle lime juice over avocados; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle avocados over tomatoes; spreading to sides of bowl. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Stir in cilantro. Pour dressing over salad. Garnish with olives, cherry tomatoes and cheese if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a large pot and fill with cold water; bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat and cover the pot for 10 minutes. Drain and then submerge the eggs in cold water. Peel, slice and set aside.
• Lay the bacon on a paper-towel-lined microwave-safe plate. Cover with another paper towel. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes. Crumble or cut the bacon into small pieces.
• To make the dressing, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and cayenne together.
• Line the bottom of four serving bowls with the lettuce. Layer the red pepper rings, crumbled bacon, black beans, sliced egg and corn in each bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salads and sprinkle the cheese on top. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWEST 8 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• 1st: Brown hamburger in a pan. When done put taco seasoning in (whole package). Let cook for 2 minutes. Put hamburger mixture in a bowl and put it in the freezer.
• 2nd: Open black beans and put in strainer. Wash beans till there is no black in the water. Set aside.
• (Please go stir the hamburger mixture in freezer.)
• 3rd: In an extra large liquid measuring cup put 4 cups of sour cream and 1 cup salsa. Stir until fully mixed.
• (Please go stir the hamburger mixture once again.)
• 4th: In a large dish that you would like your salad presented in start adding these ingredients:
• 1: salad mix
• 2: beans
• 3: hamburger mixture
• 4: peppers
• 5: sour cream mixture
• 6: Kraft Cheese
• 7: green onions
• Put plastic wrap over it and let it sit all night in fridge. When you are ready to serve put the crushed cheese Doritos on top and enjoy the meal.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
• In 4-quart glass serving bowl, layer lettuce, jicama, chicken, corn and bell peppers. Just before serving, top salad with avocados. Serve with dressing.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange lettuce on large platter. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, place chicken and reserved liquid from corn. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until blended and thoroughly heated.
• Arrange chicken mixture over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese and corn. Drizzle with dressing; top with corn chips. Garnish with salsa.