Mexican Tortilla Salad

Name: Mexican Tortilla Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 240 g Kittencal's creamy ranch dressing, dip; 120 g Salsa; 200 g Romaine lettuce; 120 g Cheddar cheese; 240 g Black beans; 200 g Plum tomatoes; 180 g Avocado; 60 g Corn chips; 5 g Salt; 2 g Black pepper

Mexican Tortilla Salad · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

A crisp and colorful salad layered with fresh lettuce, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and hearty beans, all tossed in a zesty ranch and salsa dressing that delivers bold, satisfying flavor in every bite.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

American Mexican Main dishes Salads Side dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian Gluten-free

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

240 gKittencal's creamy ranch dressing, dip
120 gSalsa
200 gRomaine lettuce
120 gCheddar cheese
240 gBlack beans
200 gPlum tomatoes
180 gAvocado
60 gCorn chips
5 gSalt
2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

mixing bowl, salad bowl, serving platter, serving spoon, tongs, whisk

Instructions

Prep and mix dressing
Gather a mixing bowl and whisk, then combine Kittencal's creamy ranch dressing with the salsa until smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: Uniform pink dressing
Assemble salad base
Add romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, plum tomatoes, and avocado to a large salad bowl and toss to combine. · 5 min
What to look for: Evenly mixed colorful salad
Dress the salad
Pour the dressing over the salad gradually, starting with most of it, and toss until the leaves are lightly coated. · 2 min
What to look for: Leaves glossy but not soggy
Season salad
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salad and toss once more to distribute the seasoning evenly. · 1 min
What to look for: glossy and well seasoned
Add corn chips
Fold the chopped corn chips into the salad, or sprinkle them over the top just before serving for crunch. · 1 min
What to look for: Crunchy pieces visible
Serve salad
Transfer the salad to serving bowls and serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp. · 1 min
What to look for: fresh and vibrant

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	13 g
Carbohydrates	24 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	32 g
of which saturated	12 g
Fibre	9 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 1 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Kittencal's creamy ranch dressing

Greek yogurt ranch: Reduces fat while keeping creaminess

Salsa

Pico de gallo: Fresher and less salty option

Romaine lettuce

Iceberg lettuce: Extra crunch but less nutrition

Cheddar cheese

Monterey Jack cheese: Melts more smoothly

Black beans

Kidney beans: Similar protein and fiber

Plum tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes: Sweeter when in season