Description
A vibrant collection of sides to complement your Taco Tuesday, including fresh guacamole, zesty corn salad, and crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- Guacamole: Ripe avocados, lime juice, salt, diced tomatoes
- Mexican Corn Salad: Corn, diced red onion, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder
- Tortilla Chips: Store-bought or homemade
- Pico de Gallo: Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro
- Refried Beans: Canned or homemade, seasoned to taste
- Mexican Street Corn: Corn on the cob, butter, chili powder, cotija cheese
- Salsa: Your choice of flavors
- Pickled Jalapeños and Fresh Cilantro: For garnish
- Cilantro Lime Rice: Rice, cilantro, lime juice
- Black Bean Salad: Black beans, corn, red bell pepper, lime vinaigrette
- Corn Tortillas: For wrapping
- Cheese and Sour Cream: Shredded cheese, sour cream for toppings
- Avocado and Lettuce: Fresh accompaniments
Instructions
- Make the Guacamole: Mash ripe avocados in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, salt, and diced tomatoes for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Prepare the Mexican Corn Salad: In a larger bowl, mix corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Arrange the tortilla chips on a large platter, ready to be dunked in guacamole or salsa.
- Heat the Refried Beans: Warm canned refried beans in a saucepan with your choice of seasonings until hot and creamy.
- Grill the Corn: Grill corn on the cob until lightly charred. Slather with butter and top with chili powder for a street corn treat.
- Assemble the Black Bean Salad: Toss black beans with corn, diced red bell pepper, and a zingy lime vinaigrette.
- Warm Corn Tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in a skillet, keeping them warm for the perfect wrap.
- Serve your taco sides with pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro lime rice, and an assortment of toppings.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite spices and toppings to customize these sides to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Mixing and Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican