SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil.
• Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
• Add avocado just before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, garlic and chili powder. Add to skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
• Add oil to hot skillet. Add onion and pepper; cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach.
• Coat a 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1/2 cup salsa in bottom of dish. Top with half the tortilla pieces, half of chicken mixture, and half of vegetable mixture. Pour half of remaining salsa over vegetables and top with half the cheese. Repeat layers once, except cheese.
• Bake, covered, for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, and fresh cilantro.