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
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 22 minutes of baking.
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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