Description
Mexican Taco Fiesta Layered Salad combines zesty ingredients for a fresh dinner experience. Crisp vegetables, seasoned proteins, and tangy dressing create delightful layers you can enjoy as a complete meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 15-oz (425 g) cans black beans, rinsed and well drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 oz (454 g) frozen corn, thawed and well drained
- 5 oz (142 g) pre-washed lettuce, chopped
- 6 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and cut to a large dice
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 2.25-oz cans sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 scallions, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled tortilla chips
Instructions
- Layer Foundation: Strategically arrange crisp lettuce around the edges of a clear serving dish, creating a visually appealing border with a filled central area.
- Bean and Corn Base: Uniformly distribute black beans across the lettuce, followed by an even layer of golden corn, establishing a hearty and colorful foundation.
- Fresh Vegetable Accent: Sprinkle ruby-red Roma tomatoes over the corn, then generously cover with sharp cheddar cheese to add richness and depth.
- Flavor Enhancement: Garnish with briny black olive rounds and delicate scallion snippets, introducing complex flavor profiles and textural intrigue.
- Crispy Topping: Liberally scatter crumbled tortilla chips across the surface to provide a satisfying crunch and additional textural dimension.
- Zesty Dressing Preparation: Whisk taco seasoning into ranch dressing until thoroughly blended, creating a vibrant and tangy sauce with bold flavor notes.
- Serving Technique: Either serve the dressing separately or delicately drizzle over the salad just before presentation, allowing diners to personalize their culinary experience.
Notes
- Layering Strategy: Carefully build each ingredient layer to create a visually stunning and flavor-packed salad with distinct color and texture separation.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled salad for 30 minutes to enhance ingredient melding and provide a refreshing temperature.
- Crunch Control: Add tortilla chips just before serving to maintain their crispy texture and prevent soggy disappointment.
- Dressing Flexibility: Serve the taco-seasoned ranch dressing on the side to accommodate individual taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 778 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg