Southwest Layered Salad

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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.

Submitted by Anne Z
Published on February 26, 2020
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

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

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

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

  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 Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 1213mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 41mg 45%
Calcium 210mg 16%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 728mg 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.