kicked up layered salad

Name: Kicked Up Layered Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cup(s) shredded romaine; 8 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 3 1/2 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, quartered; 2 can(s) corn, drained (11 oz each); 1 can(s) black beans, rinsed and drained (16 oz); 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced green onions; 2 medium avocados, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice; shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish; sliced black olives, for garnish; ## CILANTRO DRESSING; 1 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2/3 cup(s) salsa, your favorite; 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 1/4 cup(s) minced fresh cilantro

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Jennifer Smith

Oak Forest, IL

Updated on Aug 22, 2025

This is such a filling salad. You can substitute low-fat ingredients. It's healthy too.

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Kicked Up Layered Salad with serving spoons.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is a tasty twist on a classic layered salad. It has a Tex-Mex feel thanks to the cilantro and salsa in the dressing. Black beans and corn add a ton of flavor and texture. We liked the creaminess of the avocado chunks. It also features slices of hard-boiled eggs and chopped tomatoes. All of this is put on a bed of romaine lettuce. A great dish for a potluck or cookout.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 cups shredded romaine
8 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
3 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cans corn, drained (11 oz each)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (16 oz)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 medium avocados, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
sliced black olives, for garnish
CILANTRO DRESSING
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup salsa, your favorite
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/4 cups minced fresh cilantro

How To Make kicked up layered salad

Step 1

Place the romaine in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Arrange the egg slices on top.
Step 3

Top with quartered tomatoes.
Step 4

Mix the corn, beans, and onions.
Step 5

Spoon the corn mixture on top of the tomatoes.
Step 6

Toss the avocados with lime juice.
Step 7

Layer the avocados on top of the corn mixture.
Step 8

For dressing, in a bowl, mix the mayo, salsa, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder. Stir in cilantro.
Step 9

Spoon over avocados, spreading to the sides of the bowl.
Step 10

You can garnish with olives and cheese if you want.
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