Meal In A Bowl Guacamole Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Meal In A Bowl Guacamole Salad

• 6 cups crisp lettuce (Romaine, iceberg, or a mix)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• Pitted Ripe Olives
• Green Onion
• Corn Chips
• Tuna
• Cheddar Cheese
• Avocado
• Lemon Juice
• Sour Cream
• Salad Oil
• Garlic Clove
• Sugar
• Chili Powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Tabasco Sauce

How to Make Meal In A Bowl Guacamole Salad

1. **Chill all ingredients:** Ensure your lettuce, vegetables, and dressing ingredients are thoroughly chilled for optimal freshness and flavor.
2. **Prepare the lettuce:** Break or chop 6 cups of crisp lettuce (Romaine, iceberg, or a mix) into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large serving bowl.
3. **Add the mix-ins:** Add 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, ½ cup of chopped red onion, ½ cup of black beans (rinsed and drained), ½ cup of corn (canned or frozen, thawed), and 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional).
4. **Make the Avocado Dressing:** In a blender, combine 2 ripe avocados, ½ cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, 1 clove garlic (minced), ½ teaspoon of cumin, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add a splash of water if needed to reach desired consistency.
5. **Dress the salad:** Gently toss the salad ingredients with the avocado dressing.
6. **Garnish and serve:** Top with ½ cup of your favorite shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a Mexican blend). Serve immediately with warm crusty rolls and your favorite beverage.