Popcorn Chicken Fiesta Salad

This year's Made in Oklahoma Recipe Roundup features a new category, Kids' Cuisine.  It looks for kid-friendly recipes that make food fun for the whole family.  Kimberley Bevins is sharing a recipe she thinks will definitely fit the bill, Popcorn Chicken Fiesta Salad.

Thursday, May 1st 2008, 1:40 pm

By: News On 6

8 cups mixed salad greens
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges, or 1 pint grape tomatoes
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 can (15 oz.) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 oz.) Mexican-style corn, drained
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
½ bag Fast Fixin' Popcorn Chicken, cooked according to package directions, cooled slightly

Salsa-Ranch Dressing:

½ c. Maria Rae's Level 1 Salsa
½ c. Buttermilk Ranch dressing

Combine salsa with ranch dressing; cover and chill until ready to serve.

For salad, either arrange ingredients on a large platter, or toss together in a large bowl. Top with cooked and cooled popcorn chicken; serve with dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Optional ingredients: Diced avocado, black olives, to taste

From The Joy of Food by Kitchen Kimberley