Southwest Layered Salad Recipe

Southwest Layered Salad Recipe

  • Dressing:
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • 1/2 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
  • Salad:
  • 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 roasted red peppers, diced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large avocado – peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  1. Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
  2. Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
  3. Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.