Chicken Taco Salad

Chicken Salad

chicken, cooked and chunked 2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans, white corn, drained avocado, chunked
2-3 tomatoes, chunked red onion, diced
shredded lettuce crushed plain tortilla chips
grated cheese ranch dressing
Trader Joe’s barbecue sauce

Mix chicken, cheese, vegetables in large bowl.
Stir in ranch dressing.
Serve with lettuce over chips.
Drizzle with BBQ sauce, to taste.
submitted by: Carrie Brady (we had this for dinner last night and had a request for the recipe. It is from D. Lapierre. She made this for the missionary luncheon last year and we've been eating it on a regular basis since. Thanks D.


Avocado Salsa

1 can corn, drained 2 cans sliced black olives, drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1 small onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 c olive oil ¼ c lemon juice
3 Tbs cider vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper

4 medium ripe avocados, chunked
tortilla chips

Combine first set of ingredients in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the second set of ingredients.
Pour liquid mixture over the other ingredients and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving add the avocados, chopped.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Yield: about 7 cups