the pioneer woman's southwestern salad recipe

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. olive oil

FOR THE SALAD

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 c. frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 c. shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1/2 c. crushed tortilla chips or strips

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