Mexican Fiesta Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Jane Duncan | 📂 Category: Salads A vibrant and crunchy Mexican Fiesta Salad featuring tuna, Fritos, and fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty avocado dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gathering crowds with its unique blend of textures and flavors.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
Ingredients
Salad
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 small pkgs. | Fritos | Crushed or whole |
| 1/2 head | Lettuce | Chopped |
| 1 sm. can | Black Olives | Sliced |
| 2 cans | Tuna | Drained |
| 2 sm. | Tomatoes | Chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Green Onions | Chopped |
| 1 cup | Cheddar Cheese | Shredded |
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | Avocado | Ripe |
| 1 t. | Lemon Juice | Fresh |
| 1/2 cup | Sour Cream | Standard |
| 1/3 cup | Salad Oil | Vegetable or canola |
| 1 clove | Garlic | Minced |
| 1/2 t. | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 t. | Chili Powder | Standard |
| dash | Tabasco | Hot sauce |
| to taste | Salt | Optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Dressing
- Mash 1/2 avocado in a bowl, add 1 t. lemon juice, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup salad oil, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 t. sugar, 1/2 t. chili powder, dash tabasco, and salt to taste; beat well until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Salad Assembly
- Combine 2 small pkgs. Fritos, 1/2 head lettuce, 1 sm. can black olives, 2 drained cans tuna, 2 sm. tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese in a large bowl and toss well.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving and toss until thoroughly coated and crisp.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Keep the dressing stored in an airtight container and the salad ingredients separate until ready to serve to prevent the Fritos from getting soggy.
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