Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn in bite size pieces
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into quarters then thinly sliced
  • 2 small avocados, peeeled,pitted and sliced (medium firm not soft)
  • 1 cup roasted corn
  • 2 cups grilled or roasted chicken, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup fried corn tortilla, cut strips
  • 1 -2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Salad: Toss lettuce and red cabbage in a large salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle with black beans.
  • Place red pepper and avacado in circles around the edges of the bowl and sprinkle the center with roasted corn* (see note).
  • Mound chicken in the center of the salad and top with the cheese.
  • Top with tortilla strips** (see note) just before serving.
  • *For roasted corn: Slice kernals off 1 large ear, place on a baking sheet in a 450F oven, stirring ocasionally until golden.
  • **For tortilla strips: Cut a medium size corn tortilla into quarters and then into 1/4 inch strips, fry over medium heat in a lightly oiled skillet until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Mayo: Place all ingredients in a bowl, whisk together and chill.