Layered Southwestern Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The perfect party dish or grilling side dish, this salad has cooling flavors and none of the heat typical of Southwestern dishes. Ingredients:
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1/2 cup lime juice |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/2 cup sour cream |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 (16-ounce) package romaine lettuce, shredded |
5 plum tomatoes, chopped |
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 small purple onion, chopped |
1 (8-ounce) package shredded mexican 4-cheese blend |
1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained |
1 (6-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained |
2 cups crushed tortilla chips |
garnish: fresh cilantro leaves |
Directions:
1. Process first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
2. Layer lettuce and next 7 ingredients in a 3-quart glass bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad just before serving, and gently toss. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
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