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Southwestern Corn Chip Salad

Name: Southwestern Corn Chip Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

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

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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.

Southwestern Corn Chip Salad

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