Fiesta Layered Salad ****

By Nilson

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup nonfat or light sour cream
• 3/4 cup nonfat or reduced fat mayonnaise
• 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 can 1 pound red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded nonfat or reduced fat Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup diced avocado
• GARNISH
• 1/4 cup shredded nonfat or reduced fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Preparation

Step 1

Place the sour cream and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Stir to mix well, and set aside.

Place the lettuce in a 3 quart glass serving bowl. Arrange the kidney beans in a layer over the lettuce, followed by layers of cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato, and avocado. Spread the sour cream mixture over the avocado layer, and garnish with a sprinkling of cheese and olives.

Cover the sale, and chill for 3 to 5 hours. Toss to mix well just before serving.