Mexican-Style Tortilla Salad

• 1 cup ranch dressing (use bottled or homemade, I use Kittencal's Creamy Ranch Dressing/Dip)
• 1 cup salsa (use mild or medium)
• 1 romaine lettuce, chopped (can use head lettuce)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (cubed finely or coarsely shredded)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained (or use half a can each black beans and pinto beans, drained)
• 2 firm ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large avocado (peeled and chopped)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips, broken into pieces

1. In a bowl mix together the ranch dressing and salsa (this can be done hours ahead and chilled.
2. In a large bowl toss the lettuce with cheddar cheese cubes, black beans, chopped tomatoes and avocado: toss well to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over starting with 1 cup and adding in more to taste; and toss to coat with salad.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Mix in the chopped corn chips (or just sprinkle on top of salad).
6. Serve immediately.

ranch dressing, salsa, romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, firm ripe plum tomatoes, avocado, salt, corn chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-style-tortilla-salad-242509 (may not work)