layered southwestern salad

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on May 2, 2017

A great salad for potlucks, picnics or family gatherings.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 package 16-oz. pkg. romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 5 - plum (roma) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 package 8-oz. pkg. shredded mexican 4-cheese blend
  • 1 can 15-oz. can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained (mexi-corn)
  • 1 can 6-oz. can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • - garnish: fresh cilantro leaves

How To Make layered southwestern salad

  • Step 1
    Process first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  • Step 2
    Layer lettuce and next 7 ingredients in order (ending with tortilla chips on top) in a 3-quart glass bowl.
  • Step 3
    Garnish, if desired, with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with vinaigrette.

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