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This is such a simple recipe to make, but it packs lots of flavors.  I remember when I

 

 

 

first started making this salad, avocados were hard to find.  Now, they are just

 

 

 

about everywhere.

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​Southwest Salad​​

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Ingredients

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•  2 cups Romaine lettuce, shredded or chopped

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•  2 medium tomatoes, chopped

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•  1 small cucumber, ¼-inch slices

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•  1 cup frozen corn

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•  1 cup black beans, drained

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•  2 Tbsp canned green chilies, chopped (optional, but does offer a lot

 

   of flavor)

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•  ½ cup sliced ripe olives (can also use green olives or both)

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•  ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, fine shred

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•  Corn chips, ½ cup crushed, for mixing in salad. Whole chips for scooping.

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•  1 large avocado, cut into small chunks or slices

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Instructions

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Mix all of the ingredients, adding the corn chips and avocado last, right before

 

 

 

tossing with the dressing.

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Dressing

 

 

 

Ingredients

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•  1 tsp finely minced onion

 

 

•  ½ cup sour cream

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•  2 Tbsp Italian salad dressing

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•  ½ tsp sea salt

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•  ¾ tsp chili powder

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Instructions

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Combine all ingredients; serve over Southwest Salad.

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