Archive for the ‘Mexican-Inspired’ Category

March 16, 2010

20. Chili Salad

By Anne in Main Course Salad, Mexican-Inspired, Uses Leftovers

Tonight’s salad is all about my TexMex childhood, when everything was better with chili.  Speaking of which, have you ever had Frito Pie?  This is created by covering a plate with a layer of Fritos, pouring chili over them, then heaping on grated cheese and onions.  In other words, Frito Pie is a concentrated bomb of ridiculous TexMex SuperHeaven.  
This [...]

March 14, 2010

18. Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw

By Anne in Mexican-Inspired, Raw, Side Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

I first made this slaw to go with fish tacos, but glory be, I generally cannot stop eating it, even without the tacos. It’s so refreshing, crunchy, and tart.  It’s the perfect bright and juicy counterpoint to Tex-Mex dishes, such as the chicken enchiladas we had for dinner tonight.   I’ve tried adding other ingredients and [...]

March 4, 2010

8. Speedy Tostada Salad

By admin in Lunch/Snack Salad, Mexican-Inspired, Vegetarian

In a hurry.  Gotta eat your greens.  Grab this!  It’s insanely easy, it’s tasty, and it’s portable.  Win/win/win.
Tostada Salad “Sandwich”
If I hadn’t been in such a hurry I probably would have added some spices like cumin, oregano and mild chili powder.
Ingredients:

2 tostada crisps
About 1/2 cup refried beans
A handful of mixed salad greens
1 small Roma tomato, sliced
Slices of avocado

Spread the refried [...]

February 28, 2010

4. Jicama, Orange & Mango Salad

By Anne in Fruit, Mexican-Inspired, Raw, Vegetarian

 
My husband scares me sometimes.  Last night we were both doing our own thing in companionable silence. Out of the blue I asked, “What’s that white thing called…?”
And he said, “Jicama?”  Uh, yes. Actually, that’s exactly what I was thinking about.  How does he do that? 
Anyway, my friend Ammi invited me over for a delicious dinner of tortilla [...]

February 27, 2010

3. Light Empanada Salad

By Anne in Mexican-Inspired, Vegetarian

Did you know that empanadas can be quite easy to make?  Goya brand makes empanada pastries that you just fill with something (such as shredded chicken, mixed veggies, spicy beans, etc), fold up, and fry.  It’s one of my family’s latest favorite meals, and I’m fond of how quick it is.  
I made this salad to be an [...]