Tex Mex Salad

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Directions

Step 1

Wash prep area, your hands, and all vegetables.

Step 2

Scoop out the avocado, dice cilantro, garlic, pepper, tomatoes, and onions; squeeze lime, and chop romaine. Drain and rinse beans. Measure corn.

Step 3

Blend all dressing ingredients (cilantro, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cumin) in a food processor, blender, or mash with a fork until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 4

Place lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, green onions, black beans and corn in a large bowl and toss with dressing.

Step 5

Crush tortilla chips over salad and serve immediately.

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If preparing the recipe ahead of time, save tossing with dressing and Step 5 until just before serving.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup avocados

1 cup loosely packed cilantro

2 cloves garlic

1 cup diced red bell peppers

1 pint quartered cherry tomatoes

5 diced green onions

3 tablespoons lime (juice)

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

15 ounces drained and rinsed black beans

2 cups fresh or frozen corn

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 cups whole grain tortilla chips