Kickin’ Texas Salad

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 0
Kickin' Texas Salad is a zesty, crunchy and refreshing salad for a hot summer day
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Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

chili cheese flavor Fritos corn chips ( Chili Cheese flavor is KEY here ! ! )
3 hard-boiled eggs , chopped
3 tomatoes , chopped
1 green bell pepper , chopped
1 yellow sweet onions or 1 bunch green onion , chopped
1 can chili-flavor ranch style beans ( usually red or black beans )
8 8 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese or 8 ounces monterey jack cheese , cubed into bite size pieces
1 bottle Catalina dressing
lime juice
chopped avocado
kernel corn
chopped cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
398
Sugar
12g
Fat
24g
Whether you're in Texas or not, this salad is sure to have you dancing in your seat. The Kickin' Texas Salad is a Tex-Mex-inspired salad that is perfect for a summer party or a potluck. The flavors of the chili cheese Fritos corn chips, ranch-style beans, and creamy avocado blend together to create a delicious and hearty salad. The tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers add color and nutrition to this dish. You can elevate this salad by adding grilled chicken, shrimp or steak on top of the salad. This salad is easy to make and taste best when chilled.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Spread Fritos corn chips into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake them for 5-7 minutes until warmed and crispy.
3.In a large salad bowl, toss together the eggs, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, cheese, beans, avocado, corn, and cilantro.
4.Add the warm chili cheese Fritos on the top of the salad.
5.Drizzle the Catalina dressing and a squeeze of lime juice over the salad and toss well.
6.Serve chill and enjoy!

PROS

Kickin’ Texas Salad is a unique salad that is full of flavor and texture.
The mixture of crunchy Fritos, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado is so satisfying.
This salad is full of protein, fiber, and nutrients.

CONS

The chili cheese flavor Fritos corn chips are high in sodium and fats.
So, watch your serving size.
The salad dressing is sweet, so if you prefer more tangy or spicy flavors, you might want to add some more lime juice or hot sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Kickin’ Texas Salad is a healthy dish packed with many essential nutrients. Fritos corn chips provide carbs and fats. The salad is loaded with vitamins and minerals from tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, and cilantro. Eggs and beans provide proteins and fiber. Avocado and corn add healthy fats and fiber to the salad. Lime juice is a good source of Vitamin C that boosts your immunity and digestion.

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