Spicy Fiesta Salad
This zesty salad is a flavor-packed combination of fresh vegetables, caramelized mushrooms and onions, and a kick of tangy buffalo sauce. Topped with a creamy mix of cream cheese and sour cream, and finished off with shredded pepperjack, provolone, and crunchy Cheetos, this salad is a spicy fiesta in every bite!
ingredients
- 1 head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup olives, sliced
- 1 cup caramelized mushrooms
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1/2 lb ground beef, cooked and seasoned
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup cooked banana peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup light buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded pepperjack and provolone cheese
- 1 cup Xxtra Cheetos
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, lettuce, and olives.
- 2.
Add the caramelized mushrooms, caramelized onions, and cooked ground beef.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until well blended. Drizzle this creamy mixture over the salad.
- 4.
Add the croutons and cooked banana peppers to the salad.
- 5.
Pour the light buffalo sauce evenly over the salad.
- 6.
Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 7.
Sprinkle the shredded pepperjack and provolone on top of the salad.
- 8.
Finish by sprinkling the Xxtra Cheetos over the salad for a spicy crunch.
- 9.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fiery fiesta salad!
