Southwest Salad

Creamy Cilantro Dressing:

• 1 avocado cubed
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Southwest Salad:

• 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
• 2 vine tomatoes chopped
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 cup sweet yellow corn thawed and dried
• 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 1 cup crispy tortilla strips salad topping not chips