Festive Layered Taco Salad!

Name: Festive Layered Taco Salad!
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large avocados, pitted and peeled; 1/3 cup thick salsa; 1 head green leaf lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce; 3 cups tortilla chips; 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 bunch chopped green onion; 1 small red bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks; 1 small green bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks; 1/2 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese; 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Submitted by ChipotleChick

"Yummy salad! I also like to top this with a sliced grilled chicken breast or some grilled shrimp."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 large avocados, pitted and peeled
¹⁄₃ cup thick salsa
1 head green leaf lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce
3 cups tortilla chips
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch chopped green onion
1 small red bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks
1 small green bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks
¹⁄₂ cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
¹⁄₂ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

directions

Mash avocadoes along with 1/3 cup salsa.
In a large clear glass bowl, layer half of the lettuce, chips, beans, green onions, peppers, and cheese.
Top the first half of the salad with half of the avocado-salsa mixture and remaining salsa.
Repeat layers.
Serve with your favorite salad dressing!

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Reviews

I used red beans and roasted the peppers along with a jalapeno. For the dressing I used fresh lime juice and light olive oil. Exceptionally good!

Cosmicwench