Southwest Layered Salad

Southwest Layered Salad

This salad is very pretty when served in a large bowl, and is bursting with lots of fresh flavors. You can spice it up by substituting jalapeno peppers for the chile peppers. The dressing is fabulous for all types of salads.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • ½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste

Salad

  • 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 roasted red peppers, diced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
  • ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large avocado – peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.

Step 2
Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.

Step 3
Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255
Calories
9g
Fat
33g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol11mg 4%
Sodium1213mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber8g 30%
Total Sugars8g
Protein11g
Vitamin C41mg 205%
Calcium210mg 16%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium728mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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