I love a delicious salad. They are easy to make and can be totally guilt free if you watch what goes into it. This salad is completely healthy. The fats in it are all good fats (avocado and olive oil) and it tastes amazing. No meat needed here, which keeps the calories down as well. Tasty, refreshing, and easy on the love handles. What more could you ask for from a salad?
For the salad:
1 head lettuce of choice, rinsed and chopped
1 can kidney beans
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 small onion, diced
1 can olives
2 tomatoes, diced
1 avocado sliced
1. In a small bowl mix kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to coat the beans.
2. Put rinsed salad greens into a bowl. Top with bean mixture, corn, onion, olives, tomatoes, and avocado.
For the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:
1 bunch of cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or a blender and blend for 60-90 seconds.
2. Serve on salad.
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