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Fiesta Fusion Salad
Nov 1 2013

Fiesta Fusion Salad

Treat yourself to a tangy, zesty delight!

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. yellow corn tortilla chips
  • 4 oz. Dole® American Blend salad
  • 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup kernels of corn, cooked
  • 5 grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Italian dressing and seasoning mix
  • 2 green onions chopped, with ends removed

Directions

  1. As a base, add tortilla chips to a large salad bowl.
  2. Layer by adding lettuce, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and Mexican cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, blend sour cream and dressing mix.
  4. To garnish, dollop dressing in center and top with green onions.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Ole Salad On The Go
May 5 2013

Olé Salad On The Go

A colorful salad perfect for celebrations

Inspired by Saladworks

Ingredients

  • ~4 oz. chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup drained and rinsed black beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked tricolor pasta
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons tortilla strips
  • 1/4 cup Sabra® Santa Barbara salsa
  • 1/4 cup Marzetti® Southwest Ranch Veggie dip

Directions

  1. Add lettuce followed by corn, tomatoes, beans, and pasta to a large salad bowl.
  2. Sprinkle cheese, pumpkin seeds, and tortilla strips on top.
  3. In a small bowl, mix salsa and dip to form a dressing.
  4. Drizzle dressing on top and reserve remainder for serving.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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