1️⃣ Layer in order (in a large trifle bowl, glass dish, or individual servings):
- Lettuce → Meat/Beans → Black Beans & Corn → Tomatoes, Avocado, Onion → Cheese → Sour Cream & Salsa → Tortilla Chips & Olives.
2️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
- Top with cilantro, lime wedges, and extra chips. Drizzle with dressing just before eating.
🌟 Tips & Variations:
- Make ahead: Prep ingredients separately; assemble 30 mins before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Lighten up: Use ground chicken, fat-free Greek yogurt, and skip chips.
- Tex-Mex twist: Add jalapeños, pickled red onions, or cotija cheese.
- Dressing options: Swap ranch for cilantro-lime crema or avocado dressing.
This salad is a colorful, textural fiesta—great with a spoon or scooped up with chips!
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