Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Layered Dinner Salad

2 packages precooked, precut chicken
Romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese
Tomato, chopped
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasoning to your taste (2 teaspoons, give or take): chili powder, cajun, etc.
1 garlic clove, minced

Mix mayo, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and seasoning in a medium bowl. Chill for 15 minutes or more. In another medium bowl, combine corn, black beans, and green onions. In a large bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, corn mix, cheese, and dressing. Repeat. Top with tomatoes.

*We like to put half the salad parts together in a bowl and toss with dressing. Then we still have half of the ingredients leftover for lunch the next day. The lettuce, cheese, and corn mix keep well in tupperware together with the dressing in a second container to toss at lunch time.
*We usually use chili powder but had to use cajun when we realized we were out of chili powder. It was still very tasty. Also, lemon juice can be substituted for lime juice if needed.

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