Layered taco salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1canBlack beans(15oz); rinsed and drained
4cupsShredded iceberg lettuce
1mediumTomato; seeded and chopped
cupShredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
¼cupSliced pitted black olives
¼cupGreen onion
1cartonFrozen avocado dip; thawed
½cupDairy sour cream
1canChopped green chili peppers (4oz); drained
1tablespoonMilk
1cloveGarlic; minced
½teaspoonChili powder
Chopped tomato (opt)
2cupsCoarsely crushed tortilla chips

Directions

In a 2½-quart glass salad bowl layer, black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, olives and onions. For dressing, in a medium bowl stir together avocado dip, sour cream, chili peppers, milk, garlic, and chili powder. Spread over top of salad. If desired, sprinkle with chopped tomato. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Before serving, toss salad together and serve over crushed tortilla chips.

Per serving: 561 cal; 24g pro, 37g carb, 40g fat Source: Cooking for Today, Vegetarian Recipes, 1993 Better Homes and Garden format by Lisa Crawford