Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Ingredients: 

Salad:

• Large head of romaine
• 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large orange bell pepper
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
• 5 green onions
• Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing ( or other dressing of choice )

Cilantro-Lime Dressing:

• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1½ tsp. white vinegar
•  ⅛ tsp. salt

Directions:

Salad:

1. Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions. 
2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine.
3. Toss with desired dressing.

Cilantro-Lime Dressing:

1. Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Note: Serves 4