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Mexican-Inspired Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

A hearty salad with Mexican-inspired flavors. 

Ingredients

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For the salad: 

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen, thawed corn
  • 4 cups shredded romaine or butterhead lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cooked, drained, rinsed, black beans
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (or other tomatoes)
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, diced
  • -1/4 cup chopped cilantro.

For the dressing: 

  • 2/3 cup plain, almond milk greek yogurt (such as Kite Hill Unsweetened Greek Yogurt or regular Greek works well)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 scallions, which and light green parts chopped
  • 1/2 green jalapeño (or more if you like things hot)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • For the salad, lightly coat the lettuce with desired amount of dressing. Top with remaining ingredients. Add more dressing if desired.