Hearty Mexican-ish Salad

This is a favourite around here and something I make as a quick, healthy dinner.   Contrary to their name, refried beans aren't too terrible for you.  In fact they are low in fat and high in fibre and protein.   You can even get a fat free version.  However, if your child has hypertension and/or is on a sodium reduced diet you'll have to check the sodium amounts for your particular brand of refried beans.   They can run high in the sodium department depending on brand.  Due to Chris' oral sensitivities we like to make meals that include many textures & flavours.  Crunchy and spicy are his favourites.   This is easy to whip up with whatever you've got around the house.


1 can refried beans
1 container low fat or fat free cream cheese (any flavour you like, we like the jalapeño cream cheese but plain works well too)
1 cup corn (fresh off cob or thawed)
Lettuce
salsa
tomatoes, peppers, onions, basically any veggie that you like and have on hand
some crushed baked tortilla chips
Warm Cooked chicken breast diced (cooked in chili/taco spices if you like)
shredded Cheese (optional - we usually don't)


You can make this on either one big plate or little plates and make to order if you've got picky eaters.
Mix the beans and cream cheese together.
Spread as bottom layer.
Top with a thin layer of salsa
Pile on lettuce, corn,  whatever veggies you've decided on
Then chicken and crushed baked tortillas (and cheese if you're doing cheese).

Serve, enjoy!

REVIEW:  We all like this!   The kids in particular because they can pick which veggies go on it and they often choose to have extra baked tortillas on the side to eat this with.   You can spice it up or keep it plain depending on personal preference.   I like to load on the veggies :)