Category: Salads

  • Cóctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)

    Cóctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)

    Mexican shrimp cocktail with authentic Mexican flavours and delectable toppings.
    https://www.slenderkitchen.com/recipe/coctel-de-camarones-mexican-shrimp-cocktail

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    Directions

    Stir together the lime juice, clamato, and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper.

    Add the shrimp, onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic. Place in the fridge and let sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to deepen and combine.

    Serve with hot sauce to taste, fresh limes, and chopped fresh cilantro. You can also add avocado for some creaminess. Serve with baked Sonora Tortillas.

  • Easy Taco Salad

    Easy Taco Salad

    A taco in a salad with a homemade tortilla bowl might be the best spin on a family favourite!
    https://www.spendwithpennies.com/easy-taco-salad/

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    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place Sonora Fajita Tortillas in oven-safe bowls or large muffin tins. Bake until tortillas form firm bowl shape; usually until golden brown. Set aside.

    Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice excess tortillas into thin strips to make small chips. Bake in oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown. Set aside.

    Cook beef over medium heat until done.

    Add taco seasoning. Simmer for five minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans.

    Place lettuce in tortilla bowls. Top with meat, tomatoes, cheese, avocado and other desired toppings including salsa, sour cream or guacamole. Finish with homemade tortilla sticks.

  • Ensalada de Nochebuena (Mexican Christmas Salad)

    Ensalada de Nochebuena (Mexican Christmas Salad)

    Deliciously citrusy, sweet and fresh Ensalada de Nochebuena is a festive dish that is a feast for the eyes and tastebuds.
    https://www.veggiessavetheday.com/mexican-christmas-eve-salad/#recipe

    Ingredients

    Dressing




    Salad






    Directions

    Combine salad dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.

    Divide lettuce and other salad ingredients between two bowls or salad plates.

    Drizzle the dressing over salads and serve immediately.

  • Mexican Roja Sauce

    Mexican Roja Sauce

    Authentic Mexican Roja Sauce (Salsa Roja) with delicious depth of flavour features tomatillos, fiery scotch bonnet peppers and roasted ingredients.
    https://www.alphafoodie.com/mexican-salsa-roja-recipe/#recipe

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    Directions

    Rehydrate the dried chili peppers by cutting off stems and removing seeds from peppers. Add to a bowl of hot vegetable stock (for better flavour) or lightly salted boiling water. Then toss them into the liquid and allow them to steep for 20-30 minutes.

    Prep all veggies by removing stems, seeds and peels. Roast together on a parchment-lined oven tray for 15 to 20 minutes at 355 degrees F.

    Remove once soft and allow to cool.

    Add all roasted vegetables, rehydrated chilies, cilantro and lime juice to a blender with a splash of the broth and blend. Adjust the amount of soaking liquid to your liking.

    Blend to preferred texture, taste to adjust.

  • Authentic Carne Asada

    Authentic Carne Asada

    Authentic Carne Asada grilled to perfection with aromatic flavours of lemon, orange, lime, cilantro and jalapeño for a taste like no other.
    https://pinchandswirl.com/carne-asada-recipe/#recipe

    Ingredients


    Carne Asada Marinade











    Directions

    In a large baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients until combined. Add skirt steak, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours.

    Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor griddle or pan to medium-high heat. Cook steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

    Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

  • Taco Salad with Homemade Tortilla Bowls

    Taco Salad with Homemade Tortilla Bowls

    Taco salad featuring all your favourite fixings in a delicious homemade tortilla bowl.
    https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/taco-salad-with-homemade-tortilla-bowls/

    Ingredients

    Taco bowls



    Taco salad






    Directions

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

    Coat the inside of oven safe bowls with cooking spray. Gently press tortilla inside bowl to form a bowl shape. Place bowls on two large baking sheets. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until evenly browned / golden. Let tortilla bowls cool in bowls for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

    Fill tortilla bowls with your favourite taco salad ingredients! We used lettuce, black beans, tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, shredded cheese and creamy avocado dressing.