An open-faced sandwich riff on the classic salad.
Tag: avocado
Wild Rice Salad with Steelhead Trout, Avocado, Mango & Pickled Mustard Seeds
Who needs lettuce when you have nutty wild rice, peppery watercress, and juicy mango?
Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: for the chili: 1 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2-3 jalapenos, diced 20 oz (2 cans) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 1/2 tablespoons New Mexican chili powder sea salt freshly ground […]
Avocado-Jalapeno Margaritas
Ingredients: 4 oz tequila 1 jalapeno, halved 1 avocado, cubed 1 oz Patrón Citrónge 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 cups of ice Directions: Soak the jalapeno in tequila for 1 hour, then muddle it. Strain out the jalapeno and discard it. Add the infused tequila and remaining ingredients to a blender. Pulse until smooth. Serve […]
Southwestern Avocado Egg Salad
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 2 avocados, cubed 1 jalapeno, diced 1/2 teaspoon Southwest seasoning 1/4 oz cilantro, minced 1/4 cup diced red onion sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Slice the eggs into sixths*. Remove the yolks (set aside the whites) and mash them with avocado and spices until smooth. Stir in the cilantro, […]
Avocado-Carrot Top Dressing
Ingredients: 1 avocado, halved 1 bunch carrot greens 1/4 cup avocado oil 1/2 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice 1/4 cup water 2 cloves garlic salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender, pulse until smooth. My thoughts: I had some carrots with beautiful tops and I didn’t want them to go […]
Smoky Avocado Ranch Dip
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 avocado 3 tablespoons dry buttermilk* 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon freeze dried chives 1 1/2 teaspoons dillweed 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1/2 teaspoon dried onion 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder sea salt freshly ground black […]
Grilled Beef Salad Tacos
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb shaved steak 2 jalapenos, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 onion, quartered 1/2 cup Old El Paso Hot Taco Sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice 8 Old El Paso Soft Tortillas, warmed 1 1/2 cups watercress 1 bunch radishes, sliced 2 avocados, diced 1/2 cup shredded mixed Mexican cheese Directions: Place the […]
Salvadoran Enchiladas
Ingredients: 2 cups instant corn masa flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 3 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 cup Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans 2 avocados, sliced 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine and red cabbage mix 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1/4 cup diced white onion 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup crema […]
Turkey Cobb Salad Sandwich
Ingredients: 3/4-1 (loose) cup watercress, roughly chopped (if needed) 1 head romaine, cut up 2 tomatoes, sliced 8 strips cooked thick cut bacon 1 lb sliced roasted turkey breast 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 1 avocado, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional) 4 demi baguettes for the Cobb spread: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons […]