Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad

 Another summertime salad. 

 

INGREDIENTS:

For the Salad:

2 cups or to taste, diced rotisserie chicken

1 green bell pepper, diced (red or yellow would work as well)

1 cup black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup canned corn, heated and refrigerated

2 Roma tomatoes, diced

2 whole green onions, chopped or half of a small red onion, chopped

1/2 bunch cilantro, rough chopped 

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 

1 whole large romaine heart, chopped into bite size pieces 

2 cups crush tortilla chips

For the Dressing:

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon ranch dressing seasoning

1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice or more to taste

Salt & Pepper 

DIRECTIONS:

When ready to serve, toss salad ingredients with most of the dressing then gently stir in tortilla chips. Serve remaining dressing on the side or for leftovers. 

Optional: 2 ripe avocados, chopped or sliced jalapenos.

Source: Tastykitchen.com