Layered Mexican Party Salad

Health score
6%
Layered Mexican Party Salad
30 min.
12
299kcal

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Get ready to elevate your next gathering with a vibrant and delicious Layered Mexican Party Salad! This eye-catching dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together, a festive celebration, or a simple family dinner, this salad is sure to impress your guests.

With its colorful layers of fresh romaine lettuce, zesty guacamole, and a medley of black beans and corn, this salad is packed with nutrients and flavor. The addition of a creamy Mexican cheese blend and tangy tomatoes adds a delightful richness, while the crunchy tortilla chips provide the perfect finishing touch. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone coming back for more.

What’s more, this dish is incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish! It serves up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for parties and potlucks. Whether you’re looking for a side dish, a starter, or a snack, this Layered Mexican Party Salad is versatile enough to fit any role on your table. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get ready to create a salad that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • tablespoons water 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 15.3 oz corn whole drained canned
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 12 oz guacamole refrigerated
  • oz crema mexicana shredded finely
  •  plum tomatoes chopped (Roma)
  • 2.3 oz olives ripe drained sliced canned
  • cups tortilla chips 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
  3. In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture.
  4. Spread guacamole evenly over top.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
  6. Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl.
  7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories299kcal
Protein8.25%
Fat46.87%
Carbs44.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.92
Glycemic Load
0.37
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.259130426075%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.31kcal
14.97%
Fat:16.15g
24.84%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.4%
Carbohydrates:34.78g
11.59%
Net Carbohydrates:28.17g
10.25%
Sugar:1.49g
1.65%
Cholesterol:7.51mg
2.5%
Sodium:436.25mg
18.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.4g
12.79%
Vitamin A:1624.79IU
32.5%
Vitamin K:33.5µg
31.9%
Fiber:6.61g
26.43%
Folate:82.45µg
20.61%
Phosphorus:141.94mg
14.19%
Vitamin E:2.1mg
14%
Magnesium:53.87mg
13.47%
Potassium:421.61mg
12.05%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.53%
Iron:1.68mg
9.33%
Copper:0.19mg
9.3%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.9%
Vitamin C:7.17mg
8.69%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.51%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.37%
Calcium:80.86mg
8.09%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.02%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
6.98%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.29%
Selenium:1.96µg
2.8%