Best Southwestern Seven Layer Salad With Corn Muffin Croutons Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN SEVEN LAYER SALAD WITH CORN MUFFIN CROUTONS



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This salad is a variation on a theme of the seven layer dip, only in a salad.Unknown source

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 14

- 3 corn muffins cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 dashes tabasco sauce
- 6 to 8 cups romaine lettuce, 1 large head or 2 small heads, washed, torn into pieces and dried
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Put muffin chunks on baking pan. Toast in oven til golden brown, turning once to prevent burning, about 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool. Do not prepare more than 2 hours ahead. In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to use. Toss lettuce with dressing in large bowl. Put dressed lettuce on large serving platter or in individual plates. Top lettuce with each of the remaining ingredients, in order. Top with corn muffin croutons. Serve at once. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

LAYERED CORNBREAD SALAD



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When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy salad. Everyone wants seconds. -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Coarsely crumble cornbread into a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and relish., In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer a third of the cornbread and half of each of the following: beans, tomatoes, pepper, onion, bacon and mayonnaise mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cornbread. Refrigerate, covered, 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD



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Looking for an easy salad to serve a crowd? Try this colorful combo that includes corn with a creamy dressing that gets its zip from Old El Paso® taco seasoning.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 medium jicama, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces (about 1 cup)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
2 large red bell peppers, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD



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This salad is very pretty when served in a large bowl, and is bursting with lots of fresh flavors. You can spice it up by substituting jalapeno peppers for the chile peppers. The dressing is fabulous for all types of salads.

Provided by Anne Z.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 roasted red peppers, diced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1213.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LAYERED SALAD



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Dinner just got easier! Layer a deliciously fun meal in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, drained, liquid reserved
2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
1/2 cup ranch or French dressing
1 cup corn chips (1 1/2 oz)
Old El Paso™ salsa, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD LAYERED SALAD WITH BACON



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Seasoned chunks of cornbread are layered with grilled chicken, tomatoes and Cheddar and topped with bacon pieces in this hearty salad for eight.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 19

Corn Muffins
1 pkg. (8-1/2 oz.) corn muffin mix
2 cans (4-1/2 oz. each) green chiles, drained
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
Salad Dressing
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
Salad
1 pkg. (6 oz.) torn salad greens
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 avocado, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 oz.) corn, drained
1 red pepper, chopped
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Southwestern Seasoned or Grilled Chicken Breast, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Thick Sliced Center Cut Bacon, cooked, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Corn Muffins:
  • Prepare muffin batter as directed on package; stir in chiles, cumin and oregano. Spoon into 12 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup half full. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove muffins from paper liners; crumble into large pieces.
  • Salad Dressing:
  • Mix sour cream and dressing.
  • Salad:
  • Spread half the crumbled Corn Muffins onto large platter. Cover with layers of all remaining Salad ingredients except bacon; top with remaining crumbled muffins, bacon and Salad Dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

CORN MUFFIN CROUTONS



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For an added crunch and a touch of sweetness, serve these homemade croutons along with your other favorite chili toppings.From Martha Stewart Living, Oct. 2010. Recipe by Lucinda Scala Quinn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

Corn muffins or corn bread
Olive oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Cut corn muffins or corn bread into 3/4-inch cubes; toss with olive oil and salt.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden, about 20 minutes.

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