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Heart of Romaine Salad with Pico de Gallo and Avocado Dressing

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Description

This romaine wedge salad is served on a bed of spicy black beans with pico de gallo and creamy avocado dressing on top. It's beautiful and delicious!

Ingredient:

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced into small rounds
  • ½ small purple onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and membranes removed, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
  • 1 large avocado, halved and pitted
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • ⅓ cup cilantro leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • olive oil
  • ½ small red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) black beans or about 3 ½ cups cooked black beans, with the cooking liquid
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • salt, to taste2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise
  • Optional garnishes: toasted pepitas, crumbled feta cheese