24-hour Tex-Mex Salad

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, black-eyed peas, or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup chopped red, green, and/or yellow sweet pepper
  • 1 cup peeled and cubed jicama or shredded carrot
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham or chicken
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
  • 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 2 tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions:

  1. Place 3 cups of the lettuce in the bottom of a 3-quart clear salad bowl. Layer ingredients in the following order: black beans, tomatoes, frozen corn, sweet pepper, jicama, remaining lettuce, ham, green onions, and cheese.
  2. For dressing: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, and chili powder. Spoon dressing over salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours.
  3. To serve, garnish with radish slices and sprinkle with cilantro. Toss lightly to coat evenly to serve. Makes 8 to 10 side-dish salads.
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