Layered Southwestern Salad

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 (16 oz) pkg. romaine lettuce, shredded
• 5 plum tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small purple onion, chopped
• 1 (8 oz) pkg. shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend
• 1 (15 oz) can whole kernal corn with red and green peppers, drained
• 1 (6 oz) can sliced rip olives, drained
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Process first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

Layer lettuce and next 7 ingredients in a 3-quart glass bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad just before serving, and gently toss. Garnish, if desired and serve immediately.