Vegan SW Tossed Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
/Vegan Southwest Tossed Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
(serves 8)
Adapted from homesweetjones.com
• 1 head romaine, rinsed, dried, and outer leaves removed • 1 c canned no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 c frozen corn
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 c grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 c red onion, diced
• 1/4 c cilantro, chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
Dressing
• 1/4 avocado
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 c olive oil
• 1⁄2 tsp hot sauce optional
• juice of 2 limes
• 1 tsp Florida cane crystals, or sugar
• salt, to taste
Instructions
Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Serve with dressing on the side.