Mexican 7 Layer Salad
Dive into the vibrant, bold flavors of a Mexican 7 Layer Salad—a show-stopping dish perfect for potlucks, parties, or a refreshing weeknight meal. This visually stunning salad layers crunchy iceberg lettuce, hearty black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and a zesty, creamy dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crisp green onions, chopped cilantro, creamy avocados tossed in fresh lime juice, and a satisfying crunch of crushed tortilla chips, every bite is packed with texture and flavor. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this layered salad is a crowd-pleaser that combines convenience and taste in one gorgeous, glass-bowl presentation. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this Mexican-inspired recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) Sweet corn, drained
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 medium Avocados, diced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
Instructions
Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and spread it evenly in the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish for the first layer.
Evenly spread the black beans as the second layer over the lettuce.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the black beans, creating the third layer.
Spread the sweet corn as the fourth layer over the cherry tomatoes.
In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the corn as the fifth layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the creamy layer to create the sixth layer.
Top the salad with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, diced avocados (tossed with lime juice to prevent browning), and crushed tortilla chips as the seventh and final layer.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 463 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 879 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
