Southwestern Salad with Avocado Dressing

Homemade dressing and a nice kick of flavor in the mouth? Done in no more than 15 minutes? This is not your average salad; you'll want to make this one again and again - and there is no cooking involved!

Total Time: 15 Minutes (Prep - 15 Minutes)

Servings: 5

Ingredients

For the dressing

• 1 avocado, halfed

• 1 clove, garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

• 1 lime, juiced

For the salad

• 1 head of lettuce, chopped

• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

• 1 can (15oz) black beans

• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

• 1 can (15oz) corn

• 1/4 cup scallion

• 3/4 cup tomato, chopped

Instructions

1. Add all the dressing ingredients to a lender and blend until smooth.

2. In a large bowl, add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onions, corn, green onion and tomatoes.

3. Top with prepared dressing and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy.

Tip

* Throw the avocado on the grill or in a skillet for 1-2 minutes before adding to the blender to add a nice, smoky flavor to the dressing and the salad. * If you want to add more crunch or protein, you can add meat like grilled chicken, fish, shrimp or steak, or you can add chickpeas.