Ingredients
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1 cup ranch dressing (use bottled or homemade, I use Kittencal's Creamy Ranch Dressing/Dip)
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1 cup salsa (use mild or medium)
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1 romaine lettuce, chopped (can use head lettuce)
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2 cups cheddar cheese (cubed finely or coarsely shredded)
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained (or use half a can each black beans and pinto beans, drained)
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2 firm ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
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1 large avocado (peeled and chopped)
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salt and black pepper (to taste)
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1 (16 ounce) package corn chips, broken into pieces
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together the ranch dressing and salsa (this can be done hours ahead and chilled.
- In a large bowl toss the lettuce with cheddar cheese cubes, black beans, chopped tomatoes and avocado: toss well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over starting with 1 cup and adding in more to taste; and toss to coat with salad.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the chopped corn chips (or just sprinkle on top of salad).
- Serve immediately.