Southwest Salad with Avocado Dressing

Sometime when we come in from the garden with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and other vegetables, a salad is just the thing to make for lunch or dinner. I love this salad because it is so versatile, just add more vegetables, chicken, beef or fish and the salad takes on a whole new flavor. The Avocado Dressing for the salad could easily double for a dip or a sauce for another great dish. This is a recipe to have fun with and make it different every time.

Southwest Salad with Avocado Dressing

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Adapted From Jenny's Cookbook

1/2 head Romaine Lettuce

1/2 head of Iceberg Lettuce

1 cup cilantro leaves or flat parsley

1 cup whole kernel corn

1 cup black beans

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

5 green onions, with green tops, chopped

2 ripe avocados, chopped

Dressing

1 avocado, chopped

1/2 cup sour cream

2/3 cup buttermilk

1 clove garlic

4 green onions with green tops

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon Tex Mex seasoning

Direction

For Salad

Place all the salad ingredients in a large chilled bowl, mix well and refrigerate.

For Dressing

Place all the dressing ingredients in the blender or food processor.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Dress the salad just before serving.

Additions

Add Chicken Strips, Beef Strips, or Shrimp

Variation

We enjoyed making a Southwest Chicken Salad Wrap, it is delicious!

The Dressing tends to be very thick and can be used as a dip, it has a great flavor.

Enjoy!

Print Recipe

Begin With A Chilled Bowl of Fresh Cut Greens

Add Fresh Tomatoes and Green Onions

Add The Corn, Black Beans and Avocado

Make The Dressing

Blend Until Creamy

This Is A Great Dressing or Dip

Enjoy As A Southwest Chicken Salad Just Add Chicken Strips

Enjoy As A Southwest Chicken Wrap

We Love This Wrap!

Thanks for stopping by today to enjoy this awesome recipe with me, I always look forward to your visit. Have a fantastic week and come back to see me real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen