Southwest Ranch Taco Salad – Welcome Home Des Moines

Ingredients

• ½ head romaine lettuce
• 1 pint container cherry tomatoes
• 2 small avocados
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons mild taco seasoning
• ¼ cup water
• 1 15.5-ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1½ cups rinsed and drained canned corn
• 1 cup shredded sharp chedder cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Southwest ranch dressing
• 6 ounces tortilla chips
• Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)