Salad Shakers
"A fun salad idea and can imagine Mexican grilled chicken would be a good substitute. The success of these types salads are in the meats being warm served with the crunchy, cold greens. Try using a mason jar for individual servings."
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (95% lean)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- salt
- iceberg lettuce (10 - 12 ounces lettuce, red cabbage, carrots) or romaine mixed salad green (10 - 12 ounces lettuce, red cabbage, carrots)
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1⁄2 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
- 1⁄2 cup frozen corn, defrosted, drained
- 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄2 cup prepared ranch dressing
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup crunchy corn tortilla strips (see instructions below for strips) or 1/4-1/3 cup crushed baked corn tortilla chips (see instructions below for strips)
directions
- Brown ground beef with garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef up into 1/2-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings, if necessary. Stir in water, chili powder, cumin and salt; cook and stir 1 minute to blend flavors. Cool slightly.
- Place salad mix, beef, tomato, beans, corn and cheese, if desired, in large bowl with lid. Top with dressing; close lid securely or cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Shake gently to combine. Top with tortilla strips, if desired.
- To make single servings, place 1-1/2 cups salad mix, about 2/3 cup beef mixture, 1/4 cup tomato, 2 tablespoons beans, 2 tablespoons corn and 2 tablespoons cheese, if desired, in small bowl with lid. Top with 2 tablespoons dressing; close lid securely. Shake gently to combine. Top with tortilla strips, if desired.
- Crunchy Tortilla Strips: Cut 2 corn tortillas in half, then crosswise into ¼-inch-wide strips. Place strips in single layer on baking sheet. Spray tortilla strips lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 4 to 8 minutes at 400ºF or until crisp.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
gailanng
United States
I'm just me, mother, grandmother...friend to many and a Louisianian. My Cajun and French Quarter Italian descent afforded me exposure to some of the best of foods. My passions are my family, decorating, cooking and gardening. Those very passions push me into constant awareness with always looking for something new to delight the senses, thus my favorite idiom...Inspire me, puuuullllllleeeeeeease! ...and I mean it, too. God Bless America!
