TACO SALAD 
1 box Nachips, broken
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans
Onion powder & chili powder to taste
1 c. Cheddar cheese & Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 head lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
Picante sauce to taste

Season pinto beans with onion powder and chili powder. Toss all ingredients together. Top with imitation "guacamole" and sour cream to your own taste.

IMITATION GUACAMOLE:

1/2 (26 oz.) can tender cactus
1 (15 oz.) can asparagus, well drained
1/2 c. picante sauce
4 sm. tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or to taste)
1 tsp. lime juice
1/8 tsp. cumin or to taste

Mash cactus with fork (do not blend or process), put in bowl. Place asparagus in blender and blend until smooth. Add asparagus and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

 

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