Southwestern Christmas Salad Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Salad With Avocado Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, lettuce, bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, red onion, corn, scallion, tomato

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 avocado, halved
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 head lettuce, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
15 oz black beans, 1 can
½ cup red onion, chopped
15 oz corn, 1 can
¼ cup scallion
¾ cup tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
  • Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD



Southwestern Salad image

My mother gave me this recipe several years ago, and we have prepared it often ever since. It can be a meal in itself...or serve it along with a Mexican meal. I often take it to potlucks and watch it disappear in no time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch green onions with tops, sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 bottle (8 ounces) Catalina salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the beans, green onions, tomato, avocado and half of the Catalina dressing. Top with cheese and then lettuce. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add corn chips to salad and toss. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTMAS SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Grapefruit     Orange     Pine Nut     Avocado     Winter     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
4 navel oranges
2 pink grapefruit
1 head red leaf lettuce or Boston lettuce
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Pomegranate seeds (optional)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in chili and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Cut all peel and white pith from oranges and grapefruit. Slice oranges into rounds. Cut grapefruit in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into half rounds.
  • Line platter with lettuce. Arrange orange slices in center of platter, overlapping slices. Arrange grapefruit slices around oranges, overlapping slices. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Arrange avocado slices around grapefruit, overlapping slices. Top with nuts and pomegranate seeds, if desired. Arrange onions over all. Drizzle dressing over.

SPEEDY SOUTHWEST SALAD



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I used leftover corn and black beans I had in the fridge to throw together this simple layered salad. It's a big time-saver because it requires little chopping and features a quick dressing. The crunchy combination is always in demand at our house. -Kara Ann Goff, Loveland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the greens in a large salad bowl. Top with corn and beans. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and picante sauce; spoon over vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips, cheese and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTMAS SALAD



Southwestern Christmas Salad image

This is a beautiful, festive salad traditionally served at Christmas. The colors are brilliant! The flavors are bright and crisp! no need to wait for Christmas to enjoy this, it's also perfect for a hot summer day!

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, seeded, minced
2 tsp.fresh rosemary, chopped
dried rosemary, crumbled
4 navel oranges
2 pink grapefruit
1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 head boston lettuce
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
pomegranate seeds (optional)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in chili and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead). Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Cut all peel and white pith from oranges and grapefruit.
  • Slice oranges into rounds. Cut grapefruit in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into half rounds.
  • Line platter with lettuce. Arrange orange slices in center of platter, overlapping slices.
  • Arrange grapefruit slices around
  • oranges, overlapping slices. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Arrange avocado slices around grapefruit, overlapping slices. Top with nuts and pomegranate seeds, if desired. Arrange onions overall. Drizzle dressing over.
  • all. Drizzle dressing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.5, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Sodium 46.5, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 16.5, Sugar 23, Protein 7.7

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, lime, garlic, salt, water, green bell pepper, corn, cherry tomato, quinoa, black beans, spinach

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ avocado
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup water
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup corn
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
¼ cup quinoa, cooked
½ cup black beans
1 cup spinach

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Pulse until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar.
  • Add the bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, and spinach and screw on the lid.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days.
  • Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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