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Mexican Corn Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Corn Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
46 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a heavy large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the corn, bell pepper, zucchini, green onions and jalapeno pepper. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate vegetables until chilled.
  2. 2 Add salsa and chopped cilantro to vegetable mixture. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Allrecipes Member

Andouille and Poblano Quesadillas
Lunch Mexican

Andouille and Poblano Quesadillas

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the diced sausage, poblano pepper, red pepper, red onion, and corn. Cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture on one half of each tortilla; top each with 1/2 cup cheese. Fold over tortillas to make a half moon shapes. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. 3 Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges, and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.

By Stephanie S

Salsa Salad
Lunch Mexican

Salsa Salad

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large salad bowl, lightly mix the tomatoes, cilantro, green and red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, green onions, and sweet red onion until thoroughly combined. Gently toss with avocado pieces, and squeeze lime juice over the salad. Sprinkle with salt to serve.

By Scratchcook

Mexican-Style Black Bean and Corn Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican-Style Black Bean and Corn Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together black beans, avocados, corn, red bell pepper, picante sauce, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 1 hour.

By smcvey

Mexican Cold Pea Soup
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Cold Pea Soup

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add peas to the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse, constantly scraping down the sides of the bowl, until puréed. Add a little lime juice if peas are too dry. Add yogurt, olive oil, remaining lime juice, garlic, and chili powder; pulse until liquefied. Pour soup into a large bowl; stir in ice water and salt until incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Garnish servings with bell pepper, tomato, and jalapeño.

By STUUUAAART

Mexican Green Papaya Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Green Papaya Salad

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, and salt in a blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Toss shredded papaya, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper together in a large mixing bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

By winnipegkaty

Mexicali Pasta Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexicali Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain
  2. 2 Combine black beans, corn, green chiles, bell pepper, dressing, cheese, green onions, cilantro, minced onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Stir in rotini gently, until combined.

By FoodLady

Mexican Cucumber Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Cucumber Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatoes, corn, cucumber, bell peppers, and red wine vinegar into a large serving bowl. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin, cilantro, salt, and black pepper until incorporated.
  2. 2 Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By ECUADORITA

Black Bean and Couscous Salad
Lunch Mexican

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover the pot, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and cumin in a large bowl. Add beans, green onions, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Fluff couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to vegetables in the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Mexican Orzo Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Orzo Salad

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, green onions, red onion, bell peppers, corn, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Drizzle oil and lime juice over salad, toss to coat. Refrigerate to chill before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Nancy

Kiki's Mexican Chicken Salad
Lunch Mexican

Kiki's Mexican Chicken Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, gently mix chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, jicama, red onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, taco seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

By KIKI810

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad
Lunch Mexican

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Stir salad again before serving.

By Rita

Carne Asada Sandwich
Lunch Mexican

Carne Asada Sandwich

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
360 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/2 cup cilantro, green onions, 1 1/2 tablespoon ground chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic basil spread, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate chipotle mayonnaise for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Combine beef tri-tip, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, juice of 1 lime, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, and Mexican oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate beef mixture for at least 4 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  4. 4 Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until onions soften and become golden and beef browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped cilantro and jalapeno peppers.
  5. 5 Spread each hoagie bun with 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise. Spoon beef mixture into buns and top each sandwich with 2 ounces Asiago cheese.
  6. 6 Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and warm, about 5 minutes. Divide fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro over the 4 sandwiches.

By Allrecipes

Nutritious Lentil Salad
Lunch

Nutritious Lentil Salad

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover be a few inches. Bring to a boil, and cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander to cool. Let stand for a few minutes to drain well.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the red pepper, onion and green olives, and toss to blend. Refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving to blend the flavors. This salad tastes better the longer it sits.

By KIMDEB

Barbeque Tempeh Sandwiches
Lunch

Barbeque Tempeh Sandwiches

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the barbeque sauce into a medium bowl. Crumble the tempeh into the sauce, and let it marinate a little, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the red and green peppers, and the onion. Cook, stirring frequently until tender. Stir in the tempeh and barbeque sauce, and heat through.
  3. 3 Spoon the tempeh mixture onto kaiser rolls, and serve.

By JENNX

Grilled Panini Sandwich Without a Panini Maker
Lunch American

Grilled Panini Sandwich Without a Panini Maker

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread mayonnaise onto one side of each bread slice. Layer ham, provolone cheese, and roasted red bell pepper onto one slice, then top with the remaining slice, mayonnaise-side down.
  2. 2 Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwich onto the hot pan. Place another heavy pan onto the sandwich, then add two heavy cans to the top pan. Press down on the cans to compress the sandwich. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich, replace the pan and cans, and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 more minutes.

By Jacquita

Bird's Nest Salad
Lunch

Bird's Nest Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the egg into a saucepan, and fill with water to cover the egg by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the egg stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the egg under cold running water in the sink. Peel and slice once cold.
  2. 2 Place the lettuce into a salad bowl, and sprinkle evenly with the bell pepper and onion; pour the dressing over top. Pull the sprouts apart , then place on top of the salad into a nest-like shape. Season the egg slices with salt and pepper to taste, and arrange in the center of the nest with the honey-glazed almonds.

By Apple Jacks

Bob's Sweet Pepper Skillet
Lunch

Bob's Sweet Pepper Skillet

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add green bell peppers, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until onion is translucent and peppers are cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.

By Plain ole Bob

Mexican Roll Ups
Lunch

Mexican Roll Ups

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 For each roll-up, tear off about a 15 inch piece of wax paper or aluminum foil. Place the tortilla on the paper or foil. Place a romaine lettuce leaf on top of the tortilla. Add about 3 ounces of beef on top of the lettuce for each tortilla. Divide the tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, oil, vinegar and cumin over each tortilla.
  2. 2 Begin rolling the paper or foil over the tortilla to encase the filling. Roll until the sandwich is completely rolled up. To eat, peel back the paper or foil.

By Robyn Webb

Tom's Crunchy Salad
Lunch American

Tom's Crunchy Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a serving bowl, toss together the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, bean sprouts and onion. Stir in the Italian dressing just before serving. This salad can also be stored in a resealable bag in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.

By COLVIN

Spicy Watercress Salad
Lunch

Spicy Watercress Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
  2. 2 Place watercress on a serving platter or bowl. Pour cucumber mixture over watercress.

By Herbivore

Black Bean and Granny Smith Apple Salad
Lunch

Black Bean and Granny Smith Apple Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Scrape into a mixing bowl; stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

By Mickey

Roasted Red Pepper Panini
Lunch American

Roasted Red Pepper Panini

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine basil, buttery spread, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until almost smooth.
  2. 2 Spread 2 slices bread with buttery basil spread; top with spinach, roasted pepper, mozzarella, and remaining bread slices.
  3. 3 To cook in a panini press: Preheat a panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add sandwich; cook until golden and crisp, according to the manufacturer's instructions, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining sandwich.

By Country Crock