Cool Southwestern Salad with Corn and Avocado

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 2 small heads romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups)
• 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 ears corn, kernels cut off the cob (about 1 cup)
• 2 avocados, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1/2 9-ounce bag tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, beans, corn, avocados, onion, and cilantro.

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss. Serve with the tortilla chips.


CALORIES 565 (59% from fat); FAT 37g (sat 5g); CHOLESTEROL 0mg; CARBOHYDRATE 55g; SODIUM 643mg; PROTEIN 11g; FIBER 14g; SUGAR 6g

Real Simple, AUGUST 2008