Layered Taco Salad

For a spicier version of this pretty, tiered salad, use Monterey Jack cheese with peppers.


Layered Taco Salad

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 15-ounce can
    black beans, rinsed and drained
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  • 4 cups
    shredded iceberg lettuce
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  • 1 medium
    tomato, seeded and chopped
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
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  • 1/4 cup
    sliced pitted ripe olives
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  • 1/4 cup
    sliced green onion
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  • 1 6-ounce carton
    frozen avocado dip, thawed
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  • 1/2 cup
    dairy sour cream
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  • 1 4-ounce can
    chopped green chili peppers, drained
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  • 1 tablespoon
    milk
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  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    chili powder
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  •  
    Chopped tomato (optional)
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  • 2 cups
    coarsely crushed tortilla chips
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Directions
1.
In a 2-1/2-quart glass salad bowl layer black beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, olives, and onion.
2.
For dressing, in a medium bowl stir together avocado dip, sour cream, chili peppers, milk, garlic, and chili powder. Spread over the top of the salad. If desired, sprinkle with chopped tomato. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3.
Before serving, toss salad together and serve over crushed tortilla chips. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 561, Total Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 1277 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 24 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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