Southwestern Corn Chip Salad

Name: Southwestern Corn Chip Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups corn chips; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 small tomato, seeded and diced; 1/4 to 1/2 cup salad dressing of your choice; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies; 1 small avocado, peeled and sliced

You get an explosion of Southwestern flavor in every bite of this deliciously different salad. It's a favorite for kids of all ages since it mixes beans and cheese, tasty vegetables and crisp corn chips. —Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups corn chips
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 to 1/2 cup salad dressing of your choice
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1 small avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

In a serving bowl or platter, toss together the chips, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomato, salad dressing, onions and chilies. Top with avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 259 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Southwestern Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1997

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Rotavele

Nov 30, 2015

I used cherry tomatoes instead. Keeps it from getting mushy. Add taco meat for a hearty dinner. :)
christycincy

May 7, 2013

I did what one of the previous reviewers suggested and did not add the corn chips but rather let each person add their own chips and dressing. We did have leftovers and nothing got soggy that way. Very good salad. I served it alongside Mexican Lasagna for Cinco de Mayo.
gourlayville

Jun 18, 2010

This was a great salad. I made it for a large group. The only thing I would suggest is letting your guests put their own corn chips on. This way if you have leftovers, it isn't ruined by soggy corn chips.
LAVFW

Nov 1, 2009

This is a GREAT salad! The beans make it filling and the fritos give it the right amount of crunch. Yum - would make again for sure!