Shelly's Recipe

MEXICALI SALAD

Category: Salad

Dressing
1 large ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp Italian dressing
1 tsp minced onion
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt

Combine ingredients and set aside
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 to 2 tbsp chopped green chilies
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup crushed corn chips
Picante sauce to taste

Toss together lettuce, beans, tomatoes, chilies and olives. May be prepared ahead up to this point. Just before serving, layer lettuce mixture, dressing, picante, half the cheese, corn chips and remaining cheese in a large bowl.