SOUTHWESTERN LAYERED SALAD

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"I made this eye-catching salad for my parents' 50th anniversary party and everyone enjoyed it," says Mary VanLangendon of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The cilantro dressing adds pizzazz to layers of egg, avocado and veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups shredded romaine
8 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
3-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cans (11 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and diced
CILANTRO DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1-1/4 cups minced fresh cilantro
Sliced ripe olives, cherry tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place the romaine in a large salad bowl. Arrange some egg slices around edge of bowl; place remaining eggs over romaine. Top with tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans and onions; spoon over tomatoes. In another large bowl, drizzle lime juice over avocados; gently toss to coat. Sprinkle avocados over tomatoes; spreading to sides of bowl. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Stir in cilantro. Pour dressing over salad. Garnish with olives, cherry tomatoes and cheese if desired.

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Lam Talukder
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This is the best salad I've ever had!


Steven Richards
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still delicious.


Nabiirah Muusa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


MD Atikul islam Dipu
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I love the smoky flavor of the grilled corn in this salad.


ibrar shaikh
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Ryker Wolf Nhyansky
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.


Erwin Estrada-jr
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and beautiful.


Joshana Reome
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


J James
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is especially delicious.


Kazi Arafat
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ambogo Quinter
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet corn, black beans, and avocado.


Talha Nasir
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This is my go-to salad for summer picnics and barbecues. It's always a hit.


Bilal Sheikh
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Kamogelo Kgadi
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Dido Ephati
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the creamy avocado dressing.


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