📖 Instructions

1. First, prepare all your ingredients. Wash and chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes and red onion, and slice the avocado. Make sure you have everything ready to go before you start layering. This avoids any mid-salad meltdowns.
2. Next, prepare the creamy dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. You can adjust the amounts to suit your tastes—more lime for extra zing, more mayonnaise for extra creaminess. It's your salad; make it your own!
3. Time to layer! This is where the fun begins. Gently place a layer of lettuce in a large serving bowl, spreading it evenly. Next, layer the diced tomatoes, spreading evenly over the lettuce, then the red onion, then the kidney beans, the avocado, and the cheese. Finally, add your corn.
4. Now for the crunch! Sprinkle the tortilla strips over the top layer of the salad. Don't be afraid to be generous with those crunchy little bits.
5. Almost done! Gently drizzle the creamy dressing over the entire salad, ensuring it reaches all layers. You might want to reserve some dressing for the side if you prefer to add more as you go along, making it a less intense experience overall.
6. Give it all a very gentle mix with a large spoon, careful not to totally mush everything together. You want to preserve those beautiful layers a little bit, but still get that delicious dressing throughout. Serve immediately and enjoy! That seven-layer goodness awaits!