Hot Days, Cold Eats: Mexican Layered Salad

We're in the middle of another heat wave in my neck o' the woods. Ugggh. It actually gave me a migraine. I seriously contemplated a move to Alaska. I like salmon. The whole three men for every one woman thing is intriguing too ;) Speaking of... did you know you can burn 10 calories for every 10 minutes of kissing. Sex three times a week burns between 7,500-15,000 calories per year. This is the kind of math I like.

OK back to the other kind of heat... I was miserable for most of the day but when the sun went down I made this salad, ate it outside on the patio, listened to a fierce female music marathon and all was right with the world. Nothing like a cold salad on a hot day.

Shelly's Mexican Layered Salad

(from top down) Avocado, sliced
Green Onions, diced
Lime Cumin Yogurt Crema "Dressing"
Tomato, chopped
Lettuce, shredded
Black Olives, chopped
Chicken, grilled, chilled & chopped
Cotija Cheese, grated
Refried Beans

Shelly's Lime Cumin Yogurt Crema "Dressing"

3 1/2 oz  Plain Greek Yogurt (1/2 a small container)
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 Lime
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
dash of Kosher Salt

Mix till well blended. Also great as a dip for meats or veggies.

Tip: Toss a few extra chicken breasts on the grill on the weekend to make making this salad a breeze midweek.

Other Eggface Cool Eats:

Shelly's Italian Bean Salad
Shelly's Pimento Chicken Salad
Shelly's Antipasto Skewers
Shelly's Bacon & Egg Salad
Shelly's Chutney Chicken Salad
Shelly's Mexican Crab Cocktail
Shelly's Tropical Chicken Salad
Shelly's Tuna Caprese Salad
Shelly's BLT Chicken Salad
Shelly's Italian Chicken Salad
Shelly's "Award Winning" Jazzy New Orleans Muffaletta Salad
Shelly's Mexican Chicken Salad
Shelly's Artichoke Pesto Tuna Salad
Shelly's Tidbit Parties