Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing

By PKMom

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 bunch romaine, torn
• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Corn chips

Preparation

Step 1

Dressing:

Place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.

Salad:

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips. Yield: 12 servings.