Mexican Layered Salad Recipe

Mexican Layered Salad Recipe Mexican Layered Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a slightly different version of the layered salad.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Mexican Layered Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups torn romaine
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
  • 2 large green peppers, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
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  • 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a 2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer the first five ingredients. Combine the mayonnaise, chilies and seasonings; spread over the top. Sprinkle with chips and cheese. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 371 calories, 35 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 325 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Layered Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2009, p69

Tip

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.

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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2013 by suze81952

I am a big fan of fudge & this is the best I have ever had. I gave to relatives & friends as a gift & all raved about the taste.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2012 by chellerain

My review is based on the dressing. (As for the vegetable combination and presentation, I thought it was very good.) The dressing was overpowered by the chili powder. You could hardly taste any heat from the green chiles, and the mayo flavor was just too much. I felt embarrassed to serve it!

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2012 by mousefullhouse

Very tasty. The flavors really blend well!! The only thing we do differently is that we leave out the avocadoes since we don't care for them. Simply DELICIOUS!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 08, 2012 by moonbear36

very tasty and easy to carry to dinners

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by mousefullhouse

All I can say is.....SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2011 by regansma

One of our favorites.

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2010 by extendedheart

except for the avocados (highly allergic) this is a wonderful salad especially during late spring through early fall. but i will serve this

during entertaining friends and family and all year thru

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2010 by tkarinas

This Mexican layered salad is a family favourite and one my family makes every time we can. It's a keeper, for sure, and definitely going in my recipe box, as we absolutely love it.

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2010 by Sian1h

Very good my family and friends loved it.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2009 by married with 4 kids

 
 
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