This Easy Taco Layer Salad is quite literally the best bite for all occasions… especially ones surrounding a lot of people and food! Be sure to grab your biggest, clear bowl so everyone can see all the layers of crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, tender chicken, and crunchy tortilla strips! Don’t forget the tangy French dressing mixed with the slightly spicy salsa to bring all the flavors together. This Easy Taco Layer Salad really is a sight to be seen and a taste to be tasted. It’s the perfect addition to any table if you ask us!
Ingredients
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3 large Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 (11-ounce) cans whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
- 2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded or diced
- 1 1/2 cups Colby-Jack cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 3/4 cup French dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Southwest tortilla strips or chips
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, layer 1/2 of the lettuce and 1/2 of the spinach.
Step 2 –Layer in the tomatoes, the corn, the chicken, the remaining lettuce, and the remaining spinach.
Step 3 –Top the spinach with the cheese.
Step 4 –In a small bowl, mix the salsa and the French dressing together.
Step 5 –Pour the dressing mixture over the top of the cheese.
Step 6 –Garnish the salad with the cilantro, the green onions, and the tortilla strips.
Step 7 –Serve.
