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Ensalada Mexicana Fresca

By Chelsie Kenyon, About.com

This hearty, refreshing salad makes a great main course or a side dish. Perfect for warm summer evenings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 can black beans, drained (or two cups seasoned, boiled black beans)
  • 3/4 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup green onion, diced
  • 1/8 cup cilantro, stemmed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup black corn tortilla chips, crushed (regular tortilla chips will also work)
  • 1/3 cup guacamole
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon serrano chile, chopped

Preparation:

Toss lettuce, beans, tomatoes, cilantro, onion and chips in a bowl.

Blend guacamole, sour cream and cumin. Pour over salad, toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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