Southwestern Rice Salad

I've made it on two occasions now and have had to give the recipe out each time. Everyone loves it!!

Made this warm adding chips right before serving. Very good. Next time, I would use less red peppers as the taste was too strong for my preference.

This was a great salad, i added some chopped cilantro. Everybody loved it there was nothing left.

I made this for a cookout once and loved it! Our guests loved it and either have asked for the recipe or asked me to bring it to another cookout. We make it all the time. I crumble the chips and set to the side or get the ready made tortilla strips for salads and put them with it. They do get soggy if you have leftover sald (which doesnt happen often). Very refreshing!

After experimenting with this recipe...there is nothing Southwest about Italian salad dressing..I found that I prefer the juice of one lime in place of the dressing. Then I add a liberal shake of cumin, some fresh chopped cilantro, and about a 1/4 cup of salsa. Forget the crushed chips, add in some Kraft cheddar cheese Crumbles and you're good to go!

I made this salad for a picinic,everyone loved it I did not put the chips on top because I simply forgot, I dont think it really needs them.

i made this for cinco de mayo party and it was a hit!!!! will totally make it again.

I MADE THIS RECIPE FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY IT WAS VERY GOOD AND WILL MAKE IT AGAIN NEXT WEEK.MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT IT WAS VERY GOOD AND HAD A GREAT TASTE.

This is a nice change from the usual side dishes of potato and macaroni salad. Quick and easy to make. I made it using mild salsa so it was kid-friendly, but for a more adult crowd I think I would use medium or hot salsa. I LOVE IT!

I made this for a work potluck and everyone loved it.....would make this again!!