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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (204g) Recipe makes 10 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 cup tortilla chips
Calories 248
Calories from Fat 178		(71%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 19.9g	30%
	Saturated Fat 3.8g	19%
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg		5%
Sodium 370mg		15%
Potassium 455mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 17.2g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 4.5g	17%
	Sugars 5.1g
Protein 3.7g		7%
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Mexican Layered Salad

Recipe #373496 | 20 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Halcyon Eve
May 21, 2009

This sounds like a light, Mexican version of the classic Seven-Layered Salad. You could add black beans, chicken breast, or other protein to make it more filling, if you wanted to serve it as a main-course salad. I think a mixture of sour cream and mayo would also be good in the dressing, and I think sliced olives would be nice on top, too.

SERVES 10 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved, and sliced
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1
In a 2-quart trifle dish or glass bowl, layer the first five ingredients.
2
Combine the mayonnaise, chilies, and seasonings; spread over the top of the salad.
3
Sprinkle crushed chips and cheese over the top and serve immediately.

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From: Debbwl

On Jul 11, 2009

This was heavenly. A few minor changes. Had to cut it down making just 1/3 of the recipe. Did not measure the diced green chiles just used 4 ounce can, and used Best Foods Cholesterol Free Mayo. Also used Pepper Jack Cheese in place of cheddar cheese for a little extra kick. All that said I loved this salad and your dressing is absolutely perfect. This is a great recipe for get-togethers as it can be made ahead. Thanks so much for the post will be making this a lot.

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From: Andi of Longmeadow Farm

On Jul 9, 2009

Oh little salad, oh thee, where have you been all my life? I did follow this exactly for ingredients, but made a minor change. I put this together last evening, layering all the ingredients one by one. When I got to mid-way, I took one good smear of the "dressing" topped this off, and went on with the layers, topping off the dressing a couple sprinkles of cheese, and chili powder. I thought that this would be great sitting overnight, and I was right! This lunchtime, I cut a piece (like lasagna) and put this on a plate and dotted the top with tortilla chips. Oh my, what heaven on a fork. All the ingredients were so cold and just enough little spice to let you know there was a Mexican twist. Will make lots this summer! Made for Everyday is a Holiday July 2009

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