Mexican Tossed Salad

Submitted by pesce_gurl

"A yummy little south of the border salad. It came from the Famous Brand Names Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 large ripe avocados, seeded, peeled and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 6 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup shredded mild monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
• 1⁄2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
• 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

directions

1. In medium bowl, mash 1 AVACADO; stir in sour cream, 3 TBSP of the lemon juice, onion, water, salt and hot pepper sauce. Chill to blend flavors.
2. In large salad bowl, sprinkle remaining 2 AVACADOS with remaining 1 TBSP lemon juice. Top with salad greens, tomato, cheese and olives; chill.
3. Just before serving, toss with avocado dressing and tortilla chips.