Guest guest Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 This is such a yummy salad that everyone seems to love. The dressing is delicious and it makes a nice potluck dish. Southwestern Layered Salad 4 cups shredded romaine 4 hard cooked eggs, sliced 1 3/4 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can ( 16 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 medium avocado, peeled and diced 1 Tbs lime juice Cilantro Dressing: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup salsa 1 Tbs lime juice 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground chili powder 1 1/4 cups minced fresh cilantro Sliced ripe olives, cherry tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese, optional. Place the romaine in a medium salad bowl. Arrange some egg slices around; place remaining eggs over romaine. Top with tomatoes. Combine corn, beans and onion; spoon over tomatoes. Toss avocado with lime juice; spoon over bean and corn layer. For dressing, in a bowl, combine mayo, salsa, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Stir in cilantro. Spoon over avocados, spreading to sides of bowl. Garnish with olives, cherry tomatoes and cheese if desired. Yield: 8 servings ~ PT ~ The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. ~ Felix Adler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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