layered taco salad {in a cake pan} by Chin Deep

I decided to create another layered cake pan salad! Since my other layered salad in a cake pan has been shared and pinned thousands of times, it was t

Ingreditions

• 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
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• 1 small can green chilies, undrained
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• 1 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed (all other lettuces will wilt)
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• 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or a mixture of cumin, chili powder and garlic powder)
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• 1 cup ranch sour cream mayonnaise, divided (recipe below)
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• 1 (15 oz.) can of your favorite beans, rinsed and drained very well
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• 1/2 can (about 7 oz.) sweet corn, drained very well
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• 1/2 cup chopped purple or green onion + more for top
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• 8 oz. of your favorite tomato salsa
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• 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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• 1 (3.8 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained very well
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• 1/2 lb. bacon, fried until crispy, cooled completely, and crumbled
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• 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
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• 1 Roma tomato, seeds removed, chopped
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• ripe avocado chunks, (optional)
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• tortilla chips for topping

Intuructions

1. 3/4  cup real mayonnaise
2. 1/4 cup full fat sour cream
3. 3 to 6 Tablespoons dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix (homemade or Hidden Valley) add gradually, according to individual taste

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