California Salad Bowl

A crisp salad featuring romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese is tossed with a delightful avocado dressing.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 321 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
• ¼ (2.25 ounce) can pitted green olives
• 1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, mix avocado, lemon juice, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, green olives, and corn chips. Toss with the avocado dressing mixture just before serving.