Best Mexican Fiesta Salad Recipes

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MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD



Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad image

Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!

Provided by JOSLYN H.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package dried rotini pasta
1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn with red and green peppers, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  • Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD



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"I was making a Mexican themed dinner one night last summer, and figured I'd make a salad with the fresh produce I had. I threw in anything that reminded me of Mexican food. Thankfully, it turned out, and the combination of salsa and ranch dressing is one we now use on sandwiches burgers and more, " writes Heather Byers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup torn curly endive
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIESTA MEXICAN CORN SALAD



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This salad is great for potlucks since it travels well and goes with everything. Have you heard the old wives' tale about planting corn? It says if you laugh when planting corn, it won't grow as high as you'd like!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh or frozen corn
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup sliced green olives
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD AND DRESSING



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Make and share this Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb fusilli (uncooked)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
3 large carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal, slices cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions, until just tender but firm to the bite.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to cool.
  • Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl.
  • Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat.
  • Add diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onions; toss well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lime juice.
  • Mix in minced jalapenos, chili powder, ground cumin and chopped cilantro.
  • Add dressing to pasta mixture and mix well to blend.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 89.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 14.5

MEXICAN FIESTA LAYERED SALAD



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A tasty layered salad that will be sure to be a favourite, mild Mexican flavours with lots of crunch! The multiple layers are beautiful in a glass bowl, a crowd pleaser! Feel free to substitute whatever veggies you happen to have on hand!

Provided by Carol in Oz

Categories     Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups romaine lettuce
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
1 -2 cup chopped snow peas
3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
310 g sweet whole kernel corn, drained
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (I sprinkled this layer with garlic salt)
420 g mexican style beans, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove
35 g taco seasoning, dry mix
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced spring onion
1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
sliced jalapeno, and (optional)
spanish black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Layer and pack lettuce lightly into the bottom of a glass bowl.
  • Continue layering with each ingredient finishing with the beans (they don't have to be Mexican flavoured!
  • Mix sour cream and mayo with Taco seasoning and garlic, spread in an even layer over top your other layers right to the edge to seal everything.
  • Top with cheese, then cooked crumbled bacon bits, green onions and optional olives and jalapeños.
  • ENJOY!

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD PIZZA



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Categories     Beef     Bake     Dinner

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (8oz/235 g each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 1/4 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 1/4 C. medium thick and chunky salsa
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 C. Sour cream
2 C. Thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced
2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
1/2 C. (2oz) Shredded chedder cheese
1/4 C. Pitted ripe olives, coursly chopped
Additional salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Arrange 14 of the triangles in a circle in a lightly floured round pan or stone with wide ends even with edge of baking stone and points toward the center. Place the remaining two triangles in the center, pinching seams to seal. Roll dough to create a smooth surface. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, remove from oven; cool completely. 2. In a 12in. Skillet, cook ground turkey over heat 10-12 ,inured or until no longer pink, breaking turkey into crumbles, drain if necessary. 3. Combine salsa, seasoning mix and garlic in a medium bowl; mix well. Add to turkey in skillet; toss to coat. Spread sour cream over crust. Spoon turkey mixture over sour cream. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese and olives. Serve immediately with additional salsa, if desired.

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD



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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 heads romaine lettuce
tomato - medium, drain excess juice
2 stalks celery - medium in size
1 carrot - large, or 2 small
1/2 can black beans - rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1/2 cup salsa
3 tablespoons sour cream - regular or low-fat
3 tablespoons ranch dressing - regular or low-fat

Steps:

  • 1. Tear lettuce into bite size pieces and put in a large bowl. Add the chopped tomato, celery, and carrots. Toss lightly. Add the corn and beans; toss to evenly distribute. Combine the salsa, sour cream, and salad dressing in a small bowl. Drizzle half to three-quarters of the mixture over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat. Add remaining dressing mixture if desired, depending on how much dressing you prefer. Serve immediately with extra salsa and taco sauce on the side for those who prefer the extra flavor.

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