Name: Southwestern Chopped Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 clove garlic, minced; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 ears of corn, kernels removed; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 c. sliced grape tomatoes; 1 avocado, diced; 1/2 c. red onion, diced

Step 1Make vinaigrette: In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and sugar and pulse until combined. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is smooth, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 2Place lettuce in a large bowl and toss with half the cilantro vinaigrette.

Step 3In a separate bowl, combine corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Toss with remaining vinaigrette and pour mixture on top of lettuce. Serve immediately.

Southwestern Chopped Salad

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