GARDEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

GARDEN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Creamy avocado dressing seasoned with lime and curry tossed with greens, tomatoes, cucumber and onions!

Serves 6-8

1 lg. chilled ripe avocado, peeled, seeded & cubed

1/4 c. corn oil

1/8 c. white wine vinegar

1/8 c. fresh juice of lime

1-1/2 teaspoon mild curry powder

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/4 t. salt plus to taste

1/2 c. nondairy liquid creamer

8 heaping c. torn romaine lettuce

2 lg. tomatoes, cored and diced

1 sm. cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

2 handfuls sweet onion rings

freshly ground black pepper

Place avocado, oil, vinegar, lime juice, curry powder, garlic and salt in blender container. Blend on low-speed till blended. Add non-dairy liquid creamer, a little at a time, blend on medium-high speed till smooth and creamy.

Place greens, tomato, cucumber and onion into a large bowl and toss. Place salad on individual salad plates. Spoon dressing over each serving; sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Notes: If you have leftover dressing, cover and refrigerate. Dressing makes 1-1/2 cups.