Best 20 Fiesta Salad Recipes
Fiesta salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. Bursting with summer flavors, this salad combines sweet corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and a zesty dressing to create a fiesta in your mouth. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this fiesta salad has got you covered. With three variations included in the article – a classic fiesta salad, a grilled corn fiesta salad, and a fiesta pasta salad – there's a recipe to suit every taste and preference. Get ready to transport your taste buds to a Mexican fiesta with this delightful salad extravaganza!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD
Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!
Provided by JOSLYN H.
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
- Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD
"I was making a Mexican themed dinner one night last summer, and figured I'd make a salad with the fresh produce I had. I threw in anything that reminded me of Mexican food. Thankfully, it turned out, and the combination of salsa and ranch dressing is one we now use on sandwiches burgers and more, " writes Heather Byers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIESTA CORN CHIP SALAD
This Frito corn salad is always requested by friends and family! Super easy and great alongside just about any main course. Quick tip: wait on adding Fritos until you're about to serve as they tend to get soggy after a few hours. -Mandy Mckinnon, North Canton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, cheese, red pepper, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in corn chips. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 35g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
FIESTA CORN & AVOCADO SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender. Cool for 5 minutes and cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob with a sharp knife. Place the kernels in a large bowl with the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
- In a separate bowl, gently toss the avocados and lemon juice together, making sure the avocado is coated in lemon juice. Add to the vegetables, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and carefully fold together without breaking up the avocados. Sprinkle with salt and serve cold or at room temperature.
CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD
This is an attractive and zesty all in one dish. It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. A quick fix for a long day. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.
Provided by ANGL8277
Categories Salad Taco Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and other 1/2 of fajita seasoning. Heat over medium heat until warm.
- Prepare the salad by tossing the greens, onion and tomato. Top salad with chicken and dress with the bean and corn mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1605.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
FIESTA MEXICAN CORN SALAD
This salad is great for potlucks since it travels well and goes with everything. Have you heard the old wives' tale about planting corn? It says if you laugh when planting corn, it won't grow as high as you'd like!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BARLEY LIME FIESTA SALAD
Got this at ShopRite® and loved it so much I had to make it. This is what I came up with. I had this alongside my smoked chicken and bacon with avocado spread sandwich. Perfect complement! All the ingredients for the vinaigrette are by eye and to taste.
Provided by Christine
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Bring the barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and chill in refrigerator.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked barley, black beans, green and red bell pepper, corn, celery, red onion, carrot, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro, white vinegar, and onion powder; pour dressing over barley mixture, and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 262.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
FIESTA RICE AND BEAN SALAD
My entire family loves this salad-especially when I fix it with fresh-picked sweet corn. The summery ingredients and fragrant cilantro make it a good match for a barbecued main course. -Diane Lynch, Sugar Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add corn; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain corn and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn, beans, onions, peppers, cilantro and olives. Combine the salad dressing, lime juice and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
I came up with this delicious meal salad after I found I was all too often relying on prepackaged deli salads that were too expensive and not always the freshest. This is quick and easy, can be prepared ahead and scaled up or down depending on the servings needed.
Provided by rainydaze
Categories Salad
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a resealable plastic bag along with the chicken breasts. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until juices no longer run pink, about 5 minutes per side. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes; roughly chop and refrigerate.
- Toss romaine lettuce, baby greens, corn, Cheddar cheese, black beans, and cucumber together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Mix ranch dressing, salsa, and cilantro together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Sprinkle salad with crushed taco chips and diced chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1253.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
FIESTA CHOPPED SALAD
"We serve this colorful garden feast when we find vegetables that are bursting with flavor," writes Merwyn Garbini from her home in Tuscon, Arizona. The dressing makes the fresh salad a welcome companion for most any entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Toss avocado with lemon juice; gently fold into salad. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CORN AND BEAN FIESTA SALAD
Warning! This makes a TON of salad. Then again, it's addictive and easy to make so it's a great one for your Summer cookout repertoire! Feel free to substitute some of the beans for other types if you prefer - the original emailed recipe I got had black-eyed peas in it. Mostly what you want is a pretty firm bean so it doesn't get mushy when you mix it together. You can also bump up the jalapenos if you like the heat! We love this with scoop corn chips or baked tortilla chips for dipping.
Provided by Ma Field
Categories No Cook
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine beans, corn and tomatoes. Mix gently. Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings. Taste and correct seasoning. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours to marry flavors. Enjoy.
CHICKEN FIESTA SALAD
This is a dish I can prepare in fifteen minutes! My husband gave me the secret of using the broiler to cook chicken faster and I discovered the spice blend as I tried to find ways to use this quick cooking technique. It became a very tasty success. -Katie Rankin, Columbus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , Place chicken on a greased broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or no longer pink., On two plates, arrange the salad greens, black beans, onion and tomato. Top with chicken and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, salsa and ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Fat salsa and dressing), Cholesterol 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Sodium 123mg cholesterol, Carbohydrate 795mg sodium, Fiber 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Protein 7g fiber)
FIESTA CORN SALAD
We first had this salad at our daughter's home in California. It's wonderful with a meat-and-potatoes dinner, or served for lunch with chunks of French bread.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients. Chill several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FIESTA BLACK BEAN SALAD
After building up hearty appetites, the crew on my husband's commercial fishing boat enjoys sitting down to this slightly spicy salad. It's a real crowd-pleaser.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over black bean mixture. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIESTA PASTA SALAD WITH DILL PICKLES
This dill pickle pasta salad salad has so many different colors that it looks as though there is confetti in it. There is a thousand variations to this salad! My mother adds ham and asparagus to it. I usually use tri-colored pasta in this salad to add even more color. Also I serve green onions on the side. All my friends and family love this so much. I don't think I would be invited on our annual family camping trip if I didn't bring this salad.
Provided by ROB23
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add frozen vegetables; continue cooking until fusilli is tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes more. Drain.
- Soak the fusilli-vegetable mixture in cold water until cool to the touch.
- Meanwhile, mix pickles, celery, and radishes with creamy salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, Thousand Island dressing, relish, and Dijon mustard together in a large bowl. Drain fusilli and vegetables and mix in. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours. Sprinkle paprika on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and green onions add color and nutrition to this creamy pasta salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Empty pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. Shake to drain.
- Stir together Seasoning mix, sour cream, water and chili powder in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Stir in chicken.
- Line serving plate with tortilla chips. Mound salad onto chips; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve with salsa. Refrigerate any remaining salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg
BLACK BEAN FIESTA SALAD
This salad has a colorful blend of black beans and veggies drizzled with a tangy dressing. It's a good as it is good for you!-Bob Wedemeyer, Lynnwood, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, peppers, onion, celery and cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIESTA TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES
Sometimes I make a tuna melt out of this sandwich and serve warm. The tuna salad spread is also yummy as a dip. -Kimberly Stewart, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; spread over bread bottoms. Layer with cheese and lettuce. Replace bread tops. Cut each loaf into six slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
FIESTA BLACK BEAN SALAD
This is an easy, and colorful, side dish. I like to make this as an alternative to a salad. It can also be served as dip with tortilla chips.
Provided by shelshel0110
Categories Black Beans
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gently toss together corn, red onion, red bell pepper, and black beans.
- Stir in chili powder and allow to sit at room temperature.
- Wisk together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, balsamic vinegar, and lemon/lime juice.
- Pour dressing over vegetables.
- Stir minced cilantro and black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 54.9, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 11.2
FIESTA CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- FOR VINAIGRETTE: Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. FOR SALAD: Combine all ingredients except cheese in large bowl. Toss with vinaigrette. Top with cheese
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the overall taste of your salad.
- Don't skimp on the dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors together, so make sure to use a good-quality dressing that you enjoy.
- Add some crunch: Crushed tortilla chips, chopped nuts, or crispy vegetables add a nice textural contrast to the soft ingredients in the salad.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a fiesta salad, so feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Conclusion:
Fiesta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and festive flavors, fiesta salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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