Austin's Texas Taco Salad

Description: Austin's is a great local restaurant here in Reno and Lake Tahoe. I have not made this salad, but have eaten it there many times and it is wonderful. The recipe comes from Austin's in a cookbook called "In Good Taste". A great way to use up your left over chili.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup chili
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1 cup tortilla chips, broken into pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chives
• ranch dressing

Steps:

1. Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
2. Add warmed chili meat, sliced olives, tortilla chips, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Add a dollop of sour cream and chives on top.
4. To serve, add ranch dressing and mix thoroughly.
5. Divide among 4 salad plates.
6. Place additional dollop of sour cream and chives on each plate and serve.
7. YUMMY!