My Frito Salad
A much requested favorite at all picnics. This started out as my Mother's Ranch Salad and gradually became completely different, by the use of various ingredients, until it became my Frito Salad. A special thanks goes out to my BFF Jenn Douma for helping to create this throughout the years. Ingredients: 2 Bags (or equivalent thereof) Mixed Salad Greens (I use red leaf lettuce and romaine) 1 32-ounce can Diced Tomatoes, drain, reserving liquid (or 4 Cups fresh, diced) 2 4-ounce cans Diced Green Chilies, drained 1 6-ounce can Black Olives, drained and diced 1 32-ounce can Chili Beans, undrained 1 32-ounce bottle Catalina Salad Dressing (or make your own) 1 pound Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 15-ounce bags Frito Lay Brand Corn Chips, crushed 1 Large Purple Onions, sliced in rings Directions: Layer items listed in order given, reserving liquid from tomatoes, if any. When bottle of Catalina is adde...