Avocado Southwestern Salad

This filling, Southwestern-style salad is packed with healthy fats from the avocado and beans and makes the perfect side dish or stand-alone meal.

Serves 4

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bags (about 12 cups) romaine lettuce
• 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked corn kernels
• ½ medium red onion, peeled and diced
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. For dressing: Whisk together oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
2. For salad: Toss lettuce, avocados, beans, corn, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
3. Mix dressing with salad and serve.

PER SERVING

Calories: 274 | Fat: 15g | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 882mg | Fiber: 9g | Carbohydrates: 32g | Sugar: 5g