Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNacho Mama'sBackyard Recipe

Backyard Recipe

Inspired by Nacho Mama's
Time15m
Serves4

Spinach, lettuce, zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms, pico de gallo, jack cheese, and a jalapeno herb vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the spinach and romaine lettuce. Chop the zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Mix the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the spinach, romaine lettuce, chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Toss gently to mix.

  3. 3

    Add Pico de Gallo and Cheese

    Fold in the pico de gallo and shredded jack cheese into the salad mixture.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Dressing

    Drizzle the jalapeno herb vinaigrette over the salad to taste and toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

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