24-hour Tex-Mex Salad

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Midwest Living
* Prep: 45 minutes | Chill: 2 to 24 hours
* Makes 8 to 10 side-dish salads
== Ingredients ==
* 6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
* 1 x 15oz can black beans, black-eyed peas, or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
* 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
* 1 x 10oz package frozen whole kernel corn
* 1 cup chopped red, green, and/or yellow sweet pepper
* 1 cup peeled and cubed jícama or shredded carrot
* 1 cup diced cooked ham or chicken
* ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
* 4 oz Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (1 cup)
* 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
* 1 x 8oz carton dairy sour cream
* 1½ tsp chili powder
* ½ cup sliced radishes
* 2 tbsp snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
== Directions ==
# Place 3 cups of the lettuce in the bottom of a 3-quart clear salad bowl.
# Layer ingredients in the following order: black beans, tomatoes, frozen corn, sweet pepper, jicama, remaining lettuce, ham, green onions, and cheese.
# For dressing: in a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, and chili powder.
# Spoon dressing over salad, sealing to edge of bowl.
# Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
# Chill in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours.
# To serve, garnish with radish slices and sprinkle with cilantro.
# Toss lightly to coat evenly to serve.
== Nutritional information ==
Per Serving:
* 443 Calories | 35g Total Fat | 10g Saturated Fat | 45mg Cholesterol | 625mg Sodium | 23g Carbs | 5g Fiber | 13g Protein
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