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ENSALADA VERDE (SIMPLE GREEN SALAD) RECIPE



Ensalada Verde (Simple Green Salad) Recipe image

Learn to make a simple and basic Spanish green salad, known as ensalada verde, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and red-wine vinegar.

Provided by Lisa & Tony Sierra

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
2 tomatoes (ripe)
1 red onion
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil ( Spanish olive oil )
1/8 to 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt (to taste)
Optional: splash cold water

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Rinse the head of lettuce thoroughly and drain it well. Break or tear it into pieces into a large salad bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes into eighths.
  • Cut about a quarter of the red onion into very thin slices (cut more if you desire).
  • Place tomatoes and onion on top of lettuce.
  • Combine oil and vinegar in a bowl and whisk together.
  • Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss. Sprinkle salt to taste and toss again. Add a splash of water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LA ENSALADA



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There really wasn't any other name for this Mexican-inspired salad featuring jicama, cilantro, pepitas and a host of other goodies. La Ensalada it is!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup KRAFT Spicy Ranch Dressing
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 pkg. (11 oz.) baby arugula
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 fresh mangos, peeled, chopped
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed, drained
1/2 jicama, peeled, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Pepper Jack Cheese
1/4 tsp. toasted pepitas

Steps:

  • Mix dressing and cilantro.
  • Toss arugula with beans, mango, tomatoes, corn and jicama in large bowl.
  • Add dressing mixture; toss to coat. Top with cheese and pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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I adapted this recipe from one I got from a television program. The refried beans were a last-minute inspiration when company was coming and I didn't have enough ground beef thawed out! They add extra goodness to this hearty cheesy dish.-Diane McCann, Sterling, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup picante sauce or salsa
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Stir in tomato soup, picante sauce or salsa and refried beans. Heat thoroughly., Arrange five tortillas in a 12x8x2-in. baking dish, tearing tortillas as needed to cover the bottom. Layer with half of the meat mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers using remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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Perfect for dinner or potlucks.

Provided by jo&dre'smama

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro
1 (16 ounce) package small-curd cottage cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon ground cumin
5 (6 inch) corn tortillas, halved
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
cooking spray
1 green onion, diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground turkey; cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes into the pot. Simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix cottage cheese, egg, and cumin together in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1/3 of the turkey sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the corn tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle 1/3 of the Mexican cheese on top. Repeat layers once more, ending with remaining turkey sauce and Mexican cheese.
  • Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until top is browned, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 929.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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