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Southwest Succotash Salad

4.3

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Corn tortillas and bottled salsa are great with the salad. For dessert, top purchased vanilla pudding with fresh blueberries and a touch of cinnamon.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2; can be doubled

Ingredients

4 cups mixed baby greens
8 tablespoons (or more) purchased oil and vinegar dressing
1 15- to 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 cup fresh corn kernels, cut from 2 small ears of corn
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup 1-inch-long red bell pepper strips
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

  1. Divide greens between 2 large shallow bowls. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon dressing. Combine 6 tablespoons dressing and remaining ingredients in medium bowl and toss to coat, adding more dressing, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad atop greens.

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