Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup loosely packed cilantro (stems removed)

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

5 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1/2 cup canned corn kernels (drained)

1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 avocado (halved, seeded, peeled and diced)

1/4 cup tortilla strips (for garnish)

Directions

for the cilantro lime dressing

Combine cilantro, Greek yogurt, garlic and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor. With the motor running, add olive oil and vinegar in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.

for the salad

To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with tomatoes, corn, black beans and cilantro. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine. Stir in avocado.

Serve immediately, garnished with tortillas strips, if desired.