Taos Salad Toss Recipe

Ingredients

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, chopped

1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, chilled and drained

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives

1 cup Avocado Dressing

1 tbsp chopped canned green chili peppers

2 tbsp finely chopped onion

3/4 tsp chili powder

1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

1 1/2 cups tortilla chips

 

Method

In a large salad bowl combine lettuce, beans, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, and olives. Combine Avocado Dressing, green chili peppers, onion, and chili powder; mix well. Spoon dressing in center of salad. Arrange tomato wedges in a circle atop salad. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Trim edge of bowl with tortilla chips. Before serving, toss lightly to coat vegetables. Makes 8 servings.
 

Per 1/8 serving: 17 g carbohydrates, 177 calories, 9 g fat, 8 g Protein, 194 mg sodium

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