Description
A vibrant salad bursting with flavors from creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and a zesty spicy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the mixed greens, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, corn, black beans, and chopped cilantro.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while the ingredients are fresh and crisp.
Notes
Prep the vegetables and store them in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Mix in the avocado and dressing just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg