Description

This is the perfect lunch or side dish for dinner. It has all of your favorites, corn, tomato, avocado, lettuce and black beans all topped with a yummy Mexican flavored Ranch dressing.

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 11 oz. can corn, drained (or Mexicorn)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 c. chopped cilantro, optional
• shredded cheese, if desired
• Dressing:
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 2 T. Ranch dressing mix
• 2 T. taco seasoning
• 2 T. lime juice
• 1/2 t. cumin
• 1/4 t. garlic powder
• 1/4 t. onion powder
• salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, beans, corn, tomato, avocado, and cilantro.
2. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, Ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the desired amount of dressing over salad mixture; toss. Leftover dressing will keep in the refrigerator about 3 weeks.
3. 4 servings.