Description
A vibrant and hearty Tex-Mex inspired salad layered with beans, cheese, vegetables, and creamy toppings. Perfect for gatherings and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup diced avocados or guacamole
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix sour cream with taco seasoning until well combined.
- In a large clear bowl or trifle dish, layer the salad as follows:
- Spread refried beans evenly on the bottom.
- Add the seasoned sour cream as the second layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream.
- Top with shredded lettuce.
- Add a layer of diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with sliced black olives.
- Finish with green onions and dollops of guacamole or diced avocados.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips on the side or layered in if preferred.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Include jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips or Doritos for added crunch.
- Layer with corn, beans, or bell peppers for more veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg