This Southwestern-style salad makes excellent use of shortcut staples such as canned beans, frozen corn, and prepared salsa. Fresh varieties of each can be used instead. Serve additional chips, cheese, and salsa on the side.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 as a main course
Ingredients
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels (2 cups)
1/4 cup salsa
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
3 plum tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 package (12 ounces) romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cups broken tortilla chips (3 ounces)
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into cubes (see page 360)
3/4 cup coarsely grated pepper Jack cheese (3 ounces)
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, heat beans, corn, and salsa over medium until warm. Remove from heat. Stir in scallions and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, toss together romaine and chips. Divide evenly among four shallow bowls; top with bean mixture, avocado, and cheese. Serve immediately.
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