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.
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
In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, beans, corn, tomato, avocado, and cilantro.
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.
4 servings.
Tip: Serve this salad in taco shells, if desired.