SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

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A colorful nutrient packed salad! Healthy and delicious, this is a vegetarian salad and can be vegan by using avocado instead of yogurt(love this!) :D Enjoy! Adapted from the Garden Grazer.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large head romaine lettuce
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large orange bell pepper (for color, can use other colors)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (you can half them if you like)
2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
5 green onions
1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or use all or part avocado)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 -2 garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar (I might try white balsamic sometime)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Toss with desired dressing.
  • Cilantro Dressing:.
  • Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Makes about 3/4 cup.

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