Layered Mexican Party Salad

Layered Mexican Party Salad

You're 30 minutes away from a fiesta of flavors in a big bowl of luscious layered salad.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

30

Minutes

Makes

12

servings

1
box Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3
tablespoons water
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
1
teaspoon ground cumin
1
can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1
can (15.25 oz) Green Giant® whole kernel corn, drained
4
cups torn romaine lettuce
1
container (12 oz) refrigerated guacamole dip
1 1/2
cups finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz)
3
plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1
can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3
cups nacho-flavored tortilla chips
  1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
  3. In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
  4. Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
Makes 12 servings (1 cup each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Time-Saver
Purchase a bag of ready-to-eat torn romaine lettuce to save time.
Do-Ahead
Make this salad up to 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 300
    • (Calories from Fat 110),
  • Total Fat 13g
    • (Saturated Fat 4g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 15mg;
  • Sodium 700mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 36g
    • (Dietary Fiber 7g,
    • Sugars 5g),
  • Protein 9g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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