Southwest Layered Salad

Favorite flavors from the Southwest--peppers, black beans, corn, chiles--with shredded cheese and avocado make a delicious layered salad.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
• 2 roasted red peppers, diced
• 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
• 0.25 cup finely chopped sweet onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.

Step 3

Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.