BLACK BEAN AND GREEN TACO SALAD

Total Time (mins) : 20, Difficulty : 1, Servings : 4, Ingredients : 7

Total Prep Time : 20 minutes,  Calories Per Serving : 340

Fiesta time! Add a little salsa to your spread by turning a traditional taco salad inside out. Skip the fried shell and crack crispy tortilla chips over the top instead. Perfect for young ones and party-goers alike, this no-fuss, Southwestern-inspired salad with beans and greens, lime and sour cream makes for a well-balanced meal or fun, colorful starter. Now, where’s that piñata…

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (9 oz.) Just Lettuce 
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained 
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped 
• 2 cups baked tortilla chips, broken 
• 2 Green Onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices 
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed, toasted 
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS

• TO prepare dressing: In a large bowl, mix together salsa and sour cream. Add in lime juice; season lightly with salt and pepper.
• TO prepare salad: Add Just Lettuce, black beans, tomatoes, green onions and cumin; toss gently. Add dressing and cheese; toss gently.