SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD

This Southwest Chopped Salad is so easy to make and absolutely delicious.

This salad would be great to take to any event and it’s super easy to make. It also keeps well and is just as good the next day. This easy chopped salad is great to make on a Sunday and enjoy throughout the week too. So versatile as you can switch up the toppings, however we love the zesty ranch dressing! This is a great alternative to a sour cream or mayonnaise based salad.

Southwest Chopped Salad

4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce (can use iceburg or spinach)

3 hard boiled eggs

1 can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed)

5 pieces of bacon cooked, drained and chopped

1/2 cup of red onion, chopped

1/2 cup each of sweet peppers (I used one red, orange and yellow)

Dressing Ingredients

1/4 cup of Ranch Dressing

1/2 cup of picante salsa (I use mild, if you like it spicy, use a hotter salsa)

Put all salad ingredients in a bowl. Mix dressing ingredients together and pour over salad, mix together and chill. I think this salad is best served after an hour or so in the fridge.

Notes: You could add cheese, olives, corn, black beans or any other toppings you like.

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Southwest Chopped Salad

This refreshing chopped salad is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. The zesty dressing really makes this salad pop!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chopped Salad

Servings: 6 servings

Author: The Southern Lady Cooks

Ingredients

• 4 cups of chopped romain lettuce can use iceburg or spinach
• 3 hard boiled eggs
• 1 can of pinto beans drained and rinsed
• 5 pieces of bacon cooked drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup of red onion chopped
• 1/2 cup each of sweet peppers I used one red, orange and yellow

Dressing Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of Ranch Dressing
• 1/2 cup of picante salsa I use mild, if you like it spicy, use a hotter salsa

Instructions

• Put all salad ingredients in a bowl. Mix dressing ingredients together and pour over salad, mix together and chill. I think this salad is best served after an hour or so in the fridge.

Notes

You could add cheese, olives, black beans or any other toppings you like.

If you like this salad you may also love this easy Taco Salad. Of course you can’t go wrong with this Amish Pasta Salad, it’s always a hit at any gathering.

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