Tostada Salad Recipe
Tortilla shell filled with black beans, Spanish rice, romaine hearts, fiesta cheese, pico de Gallo, avocado, topped with sour cream, with your choice of chicken, ground beef, or shrimp
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Shell
Black Beans
Spanish Rice
Salad Ingredients
Method
Prepare Tortilla Shells
- 1
Bake Tortilla Shells
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the tortilla shells on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Set aside.
Prepare Black Beans
- 2
Prepare Spanish Rice
- 3
Cook Rice
In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add Spanish rice and stir for another 2 minutes. Pour in water, tomato sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Assemble Salad
- 4
Layer Ingredients
Take a baked tortilla shell and start layering. First, add a layer of Spanish rice, followed by black beans, chopped romaine hearts, fiesta cheese, pico de gallo, diced avocado, and your choice of protein. Finally, top with a dollop of sour cream.
Serve
- 5
Serve Tostada Salad
Serve the tostada salad immediately while the tortilla shell is crisp. Enjoy!