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kicked up layered salad

(6 ratings)
JSmith1966 avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jennifer Smith
@JSmith1966
Oak Forest, IL

This is such a filling salad. You can substitute low fat ingredients. It's healthy too!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Fresh and creamy all at the same time, this tasty salad could easily become a satisfying meal with the addition of some grilled chicken.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(6 ratings)
yield 16 as a side dish
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For kicked up layered salad

  • 8 c
    shredded romaine
  • 8
    hard boiled eggs sliced
  • 3 1/2 c
    cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 2 can
    11 oz. each corn, drained
  • 1 can
    16 oz black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 c
    thinly sliced green onions
  • 2
    medium ripe avocados peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • CILANTRO DRESSING
  • 1 1/2 c
    mayo
  • 2/3 c
    salsa (whatever is your fave)
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 1/4 c
    minced fresh cilantro

How To Make kicked up layered salad

  • 1
    Place the romaine in a large salad bowl. Arrange the egg slices on top. Top with tomatoes. mix the corn, beans and onions and spoon on top of the tomatoes. Toss the avocados with lime juice and spoon over the corn layer.
  • 2
    For dressing, in a bowl, mix the mayo, salsa, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Stir in cilantro. Spoon over avocados spreading to sides of bowl. You can garnish with olives and cheese if you want.
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