Unfortunately I made this salad last year and never got the photo for it. I typed up the recipe already so I thought I’d just post it anyway.
I forgot the beans! It still tasted ok, but no protein. I had leftover sour cream, which inspired this dressing. Its another creamy light green dressing.
Ingredients
makes 4 servings
- 1 bag of spinach
- 1 cup mexican blend of cheeses, grated
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 2.5 avocados, cubed
- 1/2 bag of frozen corn, defrosted
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Dressing:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons water
- juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix dressing ingredients in a mini food processor until smooth. Toss all salad ingredients (except avocado) with dressing. Top with avocado cubes.