Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJuan's Flaming Fajitas & CantinaGrilled Vegetable Salad Recipe

Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Crispy flour shell filled with romaine lettuce, mixed vegetables, black beans, nopales, onions, bell peppers, red potatoes, and spinach topped with sliced avocado.

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Ingredients

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Flour Shell

Dressing (optional)

Method

Flour Shell Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and vegetable oil, mixing until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. 3

    Rest the Dough

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Shape the Shells

    Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook each shell for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.

Salad Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a grill pan or outdoor grill, grill the mixed vegetables, bell peppers, and onion until tender and charred, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 6

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together the grilled vegetables, romaine lettuce, black beans, nopales, diced red potatoes, and fresh spinach.

  3. 7

    Slice the Avocado

    Slice the avocado and set aside for topping.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Salad

    Spoon the salad mixture into the crispy flour shells, top with sliced avocado, and drizzle with optional dressing.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your grilled vegetable salad!

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