Fiesta Salad

Health score
24%
Fiesta Salad
40 min.
8
659kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal with a dish that delivers on flavor, texture, and vibrant colors? Introducing the Fiesta Salad, a mouth-watering combination that brings the fiesta straight to your table! Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual lunch, a potluck, or even a festive gathering, this salad is both nourishing and satisfying.

Imagine sinking your teeth into perfectly seasoned ground pork and lean beef, mingled with creamy, mashed avocados that add a delightful richness to every bite. Enhanced with zesty chili powder and refreshing pico de gallo, each spoonful bursts with a harmonious blend of savory and tangy notes. The combination of crunchy tortilla chips and mixed salad greens provides an irresistible contrast in texture that will keep your taste buds dancing.

Not only is this Fiesta Salad a treat for the senses, but it also packs a nutritious punch, featuring healthy fats from avocados and protein from the meats. As you dive into this 40-minute culinary adventure, you'll discover how easily this dish transforms from a simple gathering into a fiesta of flavors. Whether you serve it as a side dish or the main course, your guests will be coming back for seconds!

Join me in creating this festive delight, and get ready to impress everyone with a salad that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • large avocados ripe
  • 2.3 ounce olives black ripe drained sliced canned
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • pound ground pork 
  • pound ground beef lean
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • 10 ounce salad greens mixed
  • ounce gorgonzola dip french
  • ounce onion soup-and-dip mix 
  • 12 ounce chunky salsa 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • servings garnish: tomato wedges 
  • ounce tortilla chips divided
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook ground beef and pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet. Stir in 3/4 cup water, onion soup-and-dip mix, and chili powder; reduce heat, and simmer 6 to 7 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
  2. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  3. Cut avocados in half. Scoop pulp into a bowl; mash with a fork just until slightly chunky. Stir in onion dip and lemon juice. Coarsely crush half of tortilla chips.
  4. Spread crushed chips evenly in 8 serving dishes; top with salad greens, meat mixture, and avocado mixture. Spoon 1/4 cup pico de gallo onto each salad, and sprinkle evenly with cheese and olives.
  5. Garnish, if desired.
  6. Serve immediately with remaining half of chips.
  7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Recipe Soup & Dip
  8. Mix for onion soup-and-dip mix.

Nutrition Facts

Calories659kcal
Protein19.04%
Fat53.75%
Carbs27.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.13
Glycemic Load
2.3
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.103478449842%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
1.24mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:658.87kcal
32.94%
Fat:40.16g
61.78%
Saturated Fat:13.03g
81.47%
Carbohydrates:45.76g
15.25%
Net Carbohydrates:37.43g
13.61%
Sugar:10.38g
11.53%
Cholesterol:90.15mg
30.05%
Sodium:1359.39mg
59.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32g
64.01%
Vitamin A:2584.34IU
51.69%
Vitamin C:40.53mg
49.13%
Phosphorus:449.67mg
44.97%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.64%
Selenium:30.2µg
43.15%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.47%
Vitamin B3:8.23mg
41.14%
Zinc:5.92mg
39.49%
Potassium:1234.04mg
35.26%
Fiber:8.33g
33.32%
Vitamin K:33.22µg
31.63%
Vitamin B12:1.82µg
30.29%
Vitamin E:4.1mg
27.33%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
26.83%
Magnesium:99.03mg
24.76%
Folate:93.99µg
23.5%
Calcium:231.8mg
23.18%
Vitamin B5:2.15mg
21.52%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.28%
Iron:3.64mg
20.24%
Copper:0.37mg
18.62%
Source:My Recipes