Brunch Salad with Taco Croutons
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Brunch Salad with Taco Croutons

Brunch Salad with Taco Croutons

Turn leftover bread, tossed in taco seasoning, into croutons for this and serve with a Black Bean Salsa in this on-trend brunch entrée.

Servings: 20 servings (1 serving = 1 salad)
Taco Spice Blend
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Chili powder
4 Tbsp
Cumin, ground
1 1/2 Tbsp
Black pepper, finely ground
1 Tbsp
Onion powder
1 1/2 tsp
Oregano, dried
1 1/2 tsp
Red pepper flakes
1 tsp
Garlic powder
1 tsp
Biscuit Croutons
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Pillsbury™ Southern Style Easy Split™ Frozen Biscuit Dough, 3.17 oz (06249)
2 lb
10 each
Italian salad dressing
1 lb 1.00 oz
2 cups
Black Bean Salsa
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Black beans, canned, rinsed, drained
3 lb
7 1/2 cups
Tomatoes, diced
2 lb
5 cups
Corn, IQF, thawed
1 lb 12.00 oz
5 cups
Green bell peppers, diced
1 lb 11.00 oz
5 cups
Carrots, shredded
1 lb 4.00 oz
5 cups
Red onions, diced
7 oz
1 1/4 cups
Black olives, sliced
6 oz
1 1/4 cups
Italian salad dressing
1 lb 1.00 oz
2 cups
Cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 1/4 cups
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Romaine lettuce, chopped
7 lb 8.00 oz
60 cups
Hard boiled egg, sliced
20 each
Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb 4.00 oz
5 cups
Avocados, sliced
5 each
Taco Spice Blend
  1. Combine chili powder, cumin, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside until needed.
Biscuit Croutons
  1. Cut biscuits into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Combine Italian dressing and 4 Tbsp Taco Spice Blend.
  3. Toss biscuit cubes into dressing mixture; spread evenly on parchment-lined sheet pan.
  4. Bake as directed below until dry and crisp; allow to cool for service.
BAKE:
TEMP
TIME
Convection Oven*
250°F
45-50 minutes
Black Bean Salsa
  1. Combine black beans, tomatoes, corn, green bell peppers, carrots, red onions and black olives.
  2. Gently stir in Italian dressing, cilantro and 4 Tbsp Taco Spice Blend; keep chilled for service.
Assembly
  1. Add 3 cups romaine lettuce to individual serving bowl; top with 1 1/2 cups Black Bean Salsa.
  2. Arrange 1 sliced egg and 1/4 of avocado on top.
  3. Finish with 1/2 cup Biscuit Croutons and 1/4 cup shredded cheese; then serve.
 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 salad
Calories
720
Calories from Fat
350
% Daily Value
Total Fat
38g
59%
Saturated Fat
13g
67%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
215mg
72%
Sodium
1550mg
65%
Total Carbohydrate
68g
23%
Dietary Fiber
17g
71%
Sugars
15g
Protein
26g
Vitamin A
430%
430%
Vitamin C
90%
90%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
40%
40%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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