A healthy and delicious salad to pair with a tasty summer drink.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, drained and
• rinsed
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1/4 cup prepared medium tomato salsa, plus
• more for serving
• 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
• 3 plum tomatoes, thickly sliced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 bag (12 ounces) romaine hearts, cut into bite-
• size pieces
• 3 cups broken baked tortilla chips
• 3/4 cup coarsely grated pepper Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine beans, corn, and salsa.
2. Microwave just until warmed through, 1 minute.
3. Stir in scallions, avocado, and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Set bean mixture aside.
4. In a large bowl, toss lettuce and chips together.
5. Divide evenly among plates; top with bean mixture and cheese.
6. Serve immediately, topped with additional salsa, if desired.