Mexican Layered Salad

Pretty! Healthy! Super Easy! And Super Tasty?!? Sign me up. Y'all this salad hits all the right notes for me and hopefully for you too. While I went with a Mexican-Themed salad, the principle is the same for any type of salad you may want to put together. Here's what I did for this particular recipe, and below that, I'm sharing a few other fun recipe combos you could try. The sky is the limit with a layered salad! Just get a glass bowl and go!! :-)
MEXICAN LAYERED SALAD
Prep and chop the following ingredients...
3-4 cups romaine lettuce
3 cups iceberg lettuce
2 cups red cabbage
1 large red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernals - rinsed and thawed
1-1 1/2 cups green onions - sliced
1 can black beans - rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups cucumber - thinly sliced
1 pint grape/cherub tomatoes - quartered
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (fresh shredded cheese is best!)
1/2 cup cilantro
In a large glass trifle dish (or glass bowl) begin layering the elements starting with the lettuces and working down the list. Be sure to press the ingredients down as you go. And be sure to concentrate on getting a nice layer along the edge so each element can be seen.
SOUR CREAM AVOCADO DRESSING -
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole (I used pre-made)
1 T fresh lime juice
2-3 T fresh cilantro - chopped
1-2 tsp taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
Mix all ingredients together and ENJOY!
OTHER LAYERED SALAD IDEAS -
COBB SALAD - Lettuces, cooked and cubed chicken, blue cheese crumbles, chopped bacon, chopped hard-boiled egg, diced tomatoes, and serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Optional...add some shredded carrot for health and color.
NICOISE SALAD - Lettuces, tuna, diced tomatoes, cooked & cubed potatoes, chopped hard-boiled egg, blanched & chopped green beans, thin-sliced radish, and kalamata/nicoise olives.
CHICKEN SALAD - Lettuces, prepared chicken salad (the kind with mayo), green onion, chopped celery, shredded carrot, and red grapes - sliced.
There are so many possibilities! Please comment if you have your own fun spin on a layered salad. I'd love to hear from you!!!

[@TheBakingDiva]

Hi, They say presentation is everything and the salad looks amazing! I wish I could dig in right now. Thanks for sharing it with us and I’ll see you soon. Hugs, Dolores ❤️🥰🍀

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@helenvictoria8880]

Looks amazing ❤

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching 🙂

[@christigoodeating]

Looks yummy 😋

[@anamariaprado2718]

Great salad, you can add chopped black olives too. One advice.....hold your hair back and don't use your rings when cooking....

[@rosesbaker]

Recipe looks delicious -- but, Rings hold bacteria!! No one needs hair in their food....

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Yes, black olives would be great! And I hear you on the hair...a habit when talking. Keep in mind, I'm making this food for myself 🙂 When cooking for a group, I always wear my hair back.

[@janehollingsworth8108]

Stunning! Love your dressing recipe that utilizes whatever is on hand. Was anxiously awaiting the “dig in”!

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thanks Jane!

[@dawnvierra4063]

Super pretty plus so healthy and yummie

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Aww thanks :-) And thanks for tuning in!

[@michellepmiller5517]

Looks delicious & so pretty!

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thanks so much! And thanks for tuning in ☺️

[@shazmc433]

Looks amazing xx

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thank you so much!!

[@debbieholt8261]

I’m going to make this and it will be easy to do so with a few Vegan substitutions. I’ll use Chao Shreds for the cheese and Tofutti Sour Cream to replace the sour cream in the dressing. Can’t wait! Thanks for making this video. You are so much fun to watch!

[@DelightOfTheBite]

I love when people share their alternative ideas! Love the vegan swaps you're making...you'll have to tell me how it turns out for you. Enjoy and thanks for watching! :-)

[@lilii6436]

It looks soooo good 🤩

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@marshafischer2370]

All I have is a large mixing bowl. Really was hoping to use a 9x13 casserole dish. Wouldn’t be as pretty to show the layers but functional and easy to serve. What do you think?

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Hi and thanks for tuning in! I think that would totally work. You could even "dome" up your ingredients ia little in the dish. A glass mixing bowl would work too. Honestly, the glass is just to show the pretty layers. Hope you enjoy!

[@maryrusso8417]

Using a 9" x 13" glass baking dish works extremely well and eliminates salad all over the place...lol

[@annebelgard6723]

My mom used the baking pan too...its just easier to serve that way.

[@anamargaretlowery2046]

Oh I could do a Cobb Salad on Keto. 🙂

[@DelightOfTheBite]

You sure could!!! Too it off with some almonds for some crunch 🤤

[@paulathepoodlelover]

There is NO WAY I would ever eat that after seeing this cook mess with her hair and then touch that salad. YUK! YUK! YUK!

[@mamawfrancy]

When anyone (mostly family or close friend) gives me a sampling of a recipe to try.... I feel bad but I always think about their personal conditions/habits. :(

[@char6524]

there's no need to make a rude comment. move on

[@sallymarshall5317]

Don't touch your hair when working with food 10:14

[@lindsy6640]

white girl to white girl.. That isnt mexican.. more like southwest type.

[@annebelgard6723]

Couldn't figure out what made it Mexican in her eyes...just beans isn't enough. Maybe a layer of taco seasoning and ground beef? Salsa instead of diced tomatoes?

[@sallymarshall5317]

Don't touch your hair when working with food

[@cindybaker1289]

I like lots of meat with my tocos there’s no meat

[@MsDaphne-ln3wd]

Nice Please don’t tuck your hair and go back to cooking without washing your hands

[@DelightOfTheBite]

I hear you and you're right...especially when cooking for other people. I make most of the things I feature for myself and my husband so, not too concerned about it in that case. Especially considering I wash my hands before cooking 🙂

[@mekylieme]

That salad looks amazing! Adding to my grocery list, especially since I need to eat healthier!

[@katykrippaehne7064]

Just seeing your comment...thanks for tuning in! Hope you enjoyed the salad.

[@christigoodeating]

Looks wonderful but the problem that I see with it being so full is is when people go to take out the salad it’s gonna make a mess all over the place just to get it out. So I would put a little less layers in there so it wouldn’t make such a mess

[@DelightOfTheBite]

You're not the only one thinking about this! ;-) I replied to another person's comment and address a few options but yours is another option to add. You can also serve it in a wider and shallower dish. Thanks for tuning in!

[@colettemerchant865]

This looks amazing!👍 Beautiful 😍 😋

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thank you so much for tuning in!!

[@misslady1629]

Such a beautiful and healthy salad!

[@katykrippaehne7064]

Thanks so much! And thanks for tuning in 🙂

[@char6524]

I'm NEW and am so happy I stumbled upon your page! Your videos make me smile!

[@DelightOfTheBite]

WELCOME! Thanks so much for the kind words and for tuning in! 🙂

[@marilynrusso607]

Such a beautiful, easy, and healthy salad idea and so versatile! Thank you Katie. I can’t wait to make it!😎

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thanks so much for tuning in! I hope you enjoy it!!

[@mamawfrancy]

These layered salads DO look beautiful and what puts me off (maybe stupidity) is no one has ever answered 'How you do you get to that goodness in the bottom??"

[@DelightOfTheBite]

That's a great question! A few options...accept that the first "scoops" will be a bit of a mess :-) Another option is to use a long serrated knife and saw through the first portion, from top to bottom, and then use a large spoon to scoop it out. And lastly, make the salad in a more shallow glass dish/bowl. Hope that helps! And thanks for tuning in.

[@mamawfrancy]

@@DelightOfTheBite TY for being so gracious... someone has finally given me proper suggestions. :)

[@annebelgard6723]

Don't know why you call it Mexican... Its the typical layered salad with beans..nothing really Mexican

[@alynntrendowski3229]

No way would I make this as a dish to pass. Everybody's hands getting in the bowl? Unless you have reallyLONG tongs. The mistake I see everyone make on these is the bowl is not DEEP enough. Too much lettuce. Maybe put lettuce on side to start, all toppings in clear bowl? Grossed out by hands in hair. Then hands in the food?! Sorry.

[@annebelgard6723]

I missed the hair thing so went back. My mom made hers in a 9X13 glass baking dish and didn't use as much lettuce because it takes up so much space. Because we made ours with canned salmon, it was wetter so she used a large metal spoon to serve it. If its made too far ahead of time the wetter ingredients start to lose water. Absolutely extra lettuce on the side minus any hair and hands

[@MariaCruz-if2lx]

I'm loving your channel! Creative, beautiful and healthy 👍👌💕

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thank you so so much. Your kindness and encouragement are blessing my day! Have a good one yourself!

[@cherylmanning9393]

I'm going to make this this Friday 👌. Thanks for sharing.

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@carolsanborn5332]

So pretty ! You did an excellent job with this one, + it's my first recipe to watch with you presenting your masterpiece. How fun to put all of that color to brighten our spirits in these uncertain times that challenge us to find ingredients that make a yummy +healthy meal. Thank you so much for sharing Hon, - WINNER 😉 I agree whole heartedly 💚💜❤💛🖤💚❤🧡💚< All the colors of a Mexican salad. Muy Bueno !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DelightOfTheBite]

Thank you so much!!!

[@carolsanborn5332]

@@DelightOfTheBite You deserved the compliment for your efforts nicely done. You are fun to watch. You won my subscription with your reply.

[@DelightOfTheBite]

@@carolsanborn5332 Well, now you've made my day! Thanks :-)

[@carolsanborn5332]

@@DelightOfTheBite Mission accomplished. You made mine too 😁 Enjoy the rest of your long weekend of this 4th of July. I look forward to watching more fun videos. You have a nice laugh that makes me smile . Why can't everyone be light +cheery like you? I wish they could. In these uncertain +troubled months , we should be trying to lift one another's spirits as you do so beautifully. Thank you !