Description

Need to make a great tasting salad in a hurry that will feed a crowd? Then try this Mexican inspired vegetarian salad that's a great one to serve at gatherings.

Ingredients

• 4 c. torn romaine lettuce
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 medium ripe avocados, sliced or cut into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped or sliced
• 1 sweet red pepper, chopped or sliced
• 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. canned chopped green chiles
• 2 t. chili powder
• 1/2 t. onion powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. garlic powder
• 1 c. crushed tortilla chips
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps

1. In a 2 quart trifle or glass serving bowl, layer the fresh vegetables.
2. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chiles and seasonings; spread over top of the layered fresh veggies.
3. Just before serving, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips and shredded Cheddar cheese.