This layered summer salad is delicious and can be made a day ahead. It makes a perfect no-cook summer meal!
Southwestern Layered Salad Recipe
1 head of lettuce (iceberg, romaine or your favorite), chopped
1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 bell pepper (yellow, red or green), chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Southwestern Salad Dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup your favorite salsa
Mix together sour cream, ranch salad dressing and salsa. Set aside.
Layer Salad
In a trifle bowl layer lettuce, black beans, onions, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, bell pepper, salad dressing, cheese and chips. Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes. If making the day ahead, leave tortilla chips out and add in before serving.
Enjoy!
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Salad Shooter says
Wow, this has my mouth watering. I am absolutely going to have to try this salad out and soon!
Liane R says
This looks wonderful! We’re having friends for a “salad supper” this week-end. This will be perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Linda says
This looks so fresh and inviting. What a great spin on the layered salad! I featured it on my blog: http://mmtncrfts.blogspot.com.
Suzanne says
That looks so good!
The Better Baker says
Oh my – how delicious looking! Love the addition of the beans and corn…and the great dressing. I added this to my Pinterest! =)
Ruth Yoder says
yum, looks amazing!
Geo says
Trust me everyone, it was yummy…….even the kids took seconds!!!!!
Kelli says
Yum! The dressing sound really good especially with the black beans and chips!