Excellent picnic fare, this salad is simple, quick, and satisfying. The kids will love it!
1/2 cup onion or green onion, finely diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 cup nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup ketchup
1/8 tsp. mild chili powder or 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. Mexican seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
2 1/2 cups cooked red beans
2 large firm tomatoes, chopped
1 large head of lettuce (crunchy variety is best), chopped into bite-size pieces
One 14-oz. package of corn chips, barbecue flavor or any Mexican flavor, crushed into bite-size pieces
1. In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients together. Add the beans and tomatoes and toss gently to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
2. Just before serving, toss the bean mixture with the chopped lettuce and crushed corn chips. Serve immediately.
Serves 8
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 388, Fat 11.7g (105 cal), Carbohydrate 57.9g (232 cal), Protein 12.8g (51 cal)
Added information: Saturated Fat 3.7g, Cholesterol 14mg, Sodium 1105mg, Dietary Fiber 7.4g |
