All-American Cowboy Salad

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All-american Cowboy Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounces) can corn kernels, drained
• 1¾ cups chunk cooked ham, cubed (8 ounce)
• 3 ripe medium tomatoes, cut in chunks
• 4 ounces chunk Monterey jack cheese, cut in long,thick strips
• ⅓ cup thin red onion, wedges
• ⅔ cup low fat ranch dressing (light)
• ⅓ cup chopped parsley
• 1 small boston lettuce, leaves separated
• ½ cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped (nuts need to rubbed between paper towels to remove excess salt)

Procedures

1. Toss first 7 ingredients in a large bowl to mix and coat.
2. Line a large serving platter with lettuce.
3. Top with ham mixture, sprinkle with almond and serve immediately.
4. Any kind of lettuce may be used if can't use Boston.