Mexican Salad

This salad isn't even vaguely Mexican, but it has always been called "Mexican Salad". It was a favorite at potluck shop parties about 30 years ago, always brought by the wife an engineer coworker, who passed it on to me when he was transferred.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  head lettuce, shredded
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  can  ranch style bean, slightly drained
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle  Catalina dressing
• 1  bag  Fritos corn chips, slightly crushed
• 3  tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 -2  avocado, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, and toss immediately before serving.