Name: Mexican Layered Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cups torn romaine; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, optional; 1 large cucumber, halved and sliced; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 each large green and sweet red pepper, chopped or sliced; 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced or cut into 1/2-in. pieces; 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup crushed tortilla chips; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Mexican Layered Salad

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Yield:10 servings

Prep:20 min

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Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, optional
1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 each large green and sweet red pepper, chopped or sliced
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced or cut into 1/2-in. pieces
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Directions

In a 2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer fresh vegetables and avocado. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chiles and seasonings; spread over top. Sprinkle with chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 371 calories, 35g fat (6g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

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