Ensalada Ranchero

Ranch Style beans - what makes this salad YUMMY.

• 2 heads of lettuce - any crisp variety, but I like Romaine
• 1 can of black olives, sliced or whole
• 1 can of corn (optional)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1-2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 (16 oz.) can RANCH STYLE beans (that's a brand name)
• 1 bag of Fritos
• 1 pkg. of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 bottle of Catalina salad dressing

Wash and prepare lettuce, onion, and tomato. Drain corn and olives. In a large salad bowl combine lettuce, olives, corn, onion, and tomato. Keep cold until time to serve. Allow each person to top with Fritos, cheese, beans, and dressing, otherwise salad will become soggy. Do NOT drain the beans (the sauce is what makes it good!).

If you are feeding a large enough crowd to use all the salad, you can add chips, cheese, beans, and dressing just before serving and toss to coat well.

This is always a hit at pot-luck dinners and big family gatherings. Its hearty enough to make a meal by itself. Perfect for a warm summer supper on the patio.

You could add beef with taco seasoning if you wanted meat, but it really doesn't need it.