Mexican Corn and Bean Salad
    "When I told my aunt that I didn't have a good recipe to accompany 
    Mexican food, she gave me this one. Everyone wants it." 
    
      
 Mexican Salad (OK)
      submitted by reader Violet Camp of Broken Bow, OK 
      
      Ingredients 
      
        1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 
        1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained 
        1 (7-ounce) can pitted olives, drained 
        2 cups shredded lettuce 
        1/2 cup mayonnaise 
        1/4 cup minced green onions 
        2 tablespoons chili sauce 
        2 teaspoons cider vinegar 
        1/2 teaspoon chili powder 
        
 
      Instructions 
      
        Combine the corn, beans, olives, and lettuce in a serving bowl. Stir 
        together the mayonnaise, onions, chili sauce, vinegar, and chili powder. 
        Add to the lettuce mixture and serve. 
        
        Yield: 4 to 6 servings 
        
 
      Tips from the Test Kitchen 
      
        Tips From Our Test Kitchen: 
        This salad is great as a main dish too. Add shredded cheese and crushed 
        tortilla chips to make it heartier. 
 
     
     
    
      first appeared: 4/29/2007