Mexican Layered Salad

Another simple meal that always seems to hit the spot.

Mexican Layered Salad

Ingredients:

• 3/4 to 1 lb Ground Beef
• Romaine lettuce, shredded
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 1 c. Scallions, sliced
• Salsa
• Sour cream
• Lime juice
• Taco Seasoning, about 4 Tbsp
• Cilantro
• Tortilla Chips
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Cooking Directions:

Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add beef and cook, until no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/3 c. water. Bring to boil then simmer. Squeeze a bit of lime juice beef is cooking.

Build your own salad with all the toppings. Use salsa and sour cream as dressing.

Caprese Salad

I could eat Caprese everyday, especially when the tomatoes and basil come from the farm stand just down the street from me. I dare you to find a more refreshing salad!

Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes, sliced
• Mozzarella cheese, sliced- Fresh is best
• Fresh Basil leaves
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Pepper

Cooking Directions:

Layer tomatoes, cheese and whole basil leaves, and repeat. Drizzle with as much or as little balsamic vinegar as you like and sprinkle with pepper.

Chicken Ranch Salad

This is deceptively delicious. My husband has always hated Ranch dressing and neither of us really like breaded chicken. But for some reason, this salad always tastes so good to us. It's a great meal to trow together last minute, we usually have the ingredients on hand. And I will say, Popcorn chicken tastes much better than the regular nuggets (or dinosaurs) we get for the kids.

Chicken Ranch Salad

Ingredients

• Romaine Lettuce
• Chopped Veggies: celery, carrots, peppers, cucumber, tomato, etc
• 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1 to 2 cups popcorn chicken, cooked (or throw in some of your kids chicken nuggets)
• Ranch dressing

Cooking Directions:

Pre-cook chicken and combine all ingredients. Serve with Ranch dressing.