CALIFORNIA TOSSED SALAD

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Even though I'm retired, I'm busier than ever! Served with crusty French bread, this speedy salad is a meal in itself.-Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, undrained
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
1-1/2 cups cubed Monterey Jack cheese
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups torn romaine

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, add romaine and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.