• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Grain Foods Foundation logo

Grain Foods Foundation

Science-Based Nutrition for Grains

  • Grain Facts
    • What Are Grains?
    • The Milling Process
    • Enrichment & Fortification
    • FAQs
  • Nutrition
    • Grain Nutrition
    • Grain Servings
    • Health Tips
  • Research
  • Experts
  • Resources
    • Industry Insights
    • Health Professionals
    • Recipes
  • Members
  • Search

Summer Crispy Tostada

This crispy tostada is layered with fresh toppings and bold flavor. It is an easy, crunchy meal perfect for summer lunches or dinners.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Recipe by: Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Summer Crispy Tostada, black beans, lettuce and salsa

Ingredients

  • 3 medium plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 12 corn tortilla tostadas
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups queso fresco or goat cheese crumbled
  • 6 leaves iceberg or Romaine lettuce shredded

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, cilantro, onion, lime juice and hot sauce. Set aside.
  • To assemble, place each tostada on a plate. Top with beans, cheese, lettuce and salsa.
Appetizers Entrees Snacks

You may also like

White Chocolate Glazed Lemon Biscotti

White Chocolate Glazed Lemon Biscotti

The Ultimate Fall Wheatberry Salad

The Ultimate Fall Wheatberry Salad

Vegetable and Shrimp Spanish Rice

Vegetable and Shrimp Spanish Rice 

Footer

  • About GFF
  • GFF Members
  • Governance
  • Join GFF
Grain Foods Foundation logo
  • Recipes
  • Media Center
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2026 Grain Foods Foundation • Privacy Policy