To reduce the fat content of this salad, omit the roasted peanuts and use low-fat baked tortilla chips.

Vegetarian Ranch Taco Salad

Taco Dressing:
1 tablespoon dry ranch salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon dry taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup milk

Black Bean Taco Salad:
1 (10-ounce) package mixed salad greens
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup peeled, julienned jicama
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 mango (about 1 cup), peeled and cut into cubes
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
Lime wedges
Tortilla chips

1. Combine dry salad seasoning mixes, milk and mayonnaise; whisk until well blended. Set aside.
2. Combine salad greens, cilantro, jicama, beans and mango in large salad bowl. Top with peanuts.
3. Serve with dressing, lime wedges and tortilla chips.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Association For Dressings and Sauces.