Description
A vibrant and colorful layered chopped salad perfect for parties and gatherings, featuring fresh vegetables and a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing or dressing of choice
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the chopped romaine lettuce at the bottom.
- Add a layer of cherry tomatoes on top of the lettuce.
- Next, add a layer of diced cucumber.
- Follow with a layer of diced bell peppers.
- Add a layer of corn, spreading it evenly.
- Layer the black beans on top of the corn.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the black beans.
- Add a layer of diced red onion.
- Top with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the top before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the dressing right before serving.
- For a healthier option, use a light dressing or vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Layered Chopped Salad, Party Salad, Fresh Salad, Colorful Salad, Gatherings