by Sharon Lee Davies-Tight, artist, writer, chef

CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING

CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING

Serve this creamy dressing over torn romaine lettuce, diced tomato, sliced cucumber and rings of sweet onion, then sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.

Makes 1-1/2 cups

1 ripe Hass avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed

1/4 c. corn oil

1/8 c. white vinegar

1/8 c. fresh lime juice

1-1/2 t. mild curry powder

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/4 t. salt plus to taste

1/2 c. nondairy liquid creamer

Place avocado, oil, vinegar, lime juice, curry powder, garlic and salt in blender container. Blend on low speed till blended.

Add nondairy creamer, a little at a time, and blend on medium-high speed till smooth and creamy.