Summer is my all time FAVORITE time of year! Hair gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Weather gets warmer. Drinks get colder. Music gets louder. Days get longer. Food gets yummier. Life gets better.
I love to entertain and even more so during the Summer because nothing beats a Summer BBQ. One of my favorite spots for stocking up for a party is Smart & Final because I can buy bulk all while grabbing the “normal” goods {can you say, best of both worlds?!?!}. Less stops for me is a total win.
My go-to dish for a Summer BBQ is my Sante Fe Salad that is great as a main course or a side dish. It's fresh, delicious and super easy to make. I think a key to this salad is using fresh corn off the cob and not canned corn. It is a game changer when it comes to flavor and crunch. Also it's just about as easy as opening up the can. All you do is shuck the cob and then cut off the kernels; not cooking involved. Another reason I love this salad is because it's so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to your liking.
- Lettuce
- Tortilla Strips
- Cob of Corn, Cut raw
- Black Beans
- Bell Pepper, Sliced into thin strips
- Avocado, Diced
- Shredded Mexican Cheese
- Ranch Dressing
Directions:
Wash lettuce or use 1 bag of Iceberg lettuce mix. Place in bowl with fresh cut corn, rinsed black beans, bell pepper, avocado and tortilla strips. Toss in Ranch Dressing and top with shredded cheese. Use amounts to your desire of all ingredients. If I'm making this salad for 4-6 people I use 1 cob of corn, 1 can of black beans, 1 bell pepper, 1 avocado, and 1 bag of lettuce. If I'm making this salad as the main entree I add chicken.
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