Low Fat Terrific Taco Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches red-leaf lettuce, washed

-- and cut into bite-size pieces

2 cups cooked or canned kidney beans, rinsed

2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed

2 cups grated nonfat cheddar cheese

1 red onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 medium carrots, grated

2 tomatoes, cubed

2 cups corn

3/4 ounces baked tortilla chips, crumbled

3 tablespoons green chili salsa (up to 4)

Method

In large bowl, gently combine lettuce, beans, cheese, onion, bell pepper, carrots, tomatoes and corn.

Place tortilla chips in center of serving plate; top with salad mixture.

Top with chili salsa.

Makes 8 servings.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Per serving: About 266 cal, 19 g pro, 46 g car, 2 g fat, 7% cal from fat, 5 mg chol, 699 mg sod, 12 g fiber.

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