Tex-mex Salad Recipe
A bed of shredded lettuce topped with Tex-Mex Chili, jack n’ cheddar cheese, olives, pico de gallo, sour cream and salsa. Served in a fried flour tortilla shell.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare Tortilla Shells
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the flour tortillas until they are crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Carefully shape them into a bowl and drain on paper towels.
- 2
Assemble the Salad
In each tortilla shell, start with a layer of shredded lettuce. Add a generous serving of Tex-Mex chili, followed by a mix of jack and cheddar cheese.
- 3
Add Toppings
Top the salad with sliced black olives, pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.
- 4
Serve
Serve immediately while the tortilla shell is still crispy. Enjoy your Tex-Mex salad!