Layered nacho salad

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesRipe avocados; peeled, pitted
2cups(or more) purchased thick salsa (mild or medium-hot)
1Head red leaf lettuce; torn into bite-size pieces
3cupsShredded cooked chicken
3cupsBroken tortilla chips
1can(15-oz) black beans; rinsed, drained
4Green onions; chopped
1smallGreen bell pepper; chopped
1cup(packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Make the salad in a clear glass bowl to show off the colors. Pass some purchased red wine vinaigrette or buttermilk dressing alongside.

Place avocados in medium bowl. Add ⅓ cup salsa and mash to chunky guacamole consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Layer half of lettuce of chicken, chips, beans, green onions, bell pepper and cheese in large bowl. Top with half of guacamole and half of remaining salsa. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Use additional salsa to cover top if necessary. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) 8 to 10 Servings

— Lisa A. Wilson, Bon Appétit, February 1997 Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy <sandysno@...> on Feb 27, 1998