Southwest Layered Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing:
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch(R))
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
Salad:
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 roasted red peppers, diced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.