Summer Chopped Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

• 1 large head romaine (or other mixed greens of choice)
• 1 cucumber (I use English/hothouse)
• 1 orange bell pepper (or carrot)
• 6 oz. grape tomatoes
• 1/3 cup red onion (or green onion for milder flavor)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked sweet corn
• Optional additions: garbanzo beans, sugar snap peas, sprouts, purple cabbage, sunflower seeds, etc.

For the Creamy Garden Herb Dressing:

• 1 small avocado (or 1/2 large)
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley (thick stems removed)
• 1/3 cup fresh basil (stems removed)
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon, or more to taste)
• 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. agave (or other sweetener)
• 1/8 tsp. salt (more to taste)
• 3 Tbsp. water to thin (more as needed to desired consistency)