Western Bean Salad

Prepare lettuce as for any tossed salad. Drain and wash chilled beans. Add these to the tomatoes, onion, cheese, and dressing. If necessary, prepare salad ahead of time, but mix all ingredients except lettuce and fritos,and place in refrigerator untill ready to mix. Break up lettuce and store in refrigerator in a plastic bag untill just before serving time, then add lettuce and fritos, mixing well. Serves 12.

Tips: This last mixing is the key to a good salad.It needs to be mixed in a large container so that the dressing gets all over the lettuce and fritos.