" Meal in a Bowl " Guacamole Salad

Lorraine of AZ's Note:

This is a great alternative to the traditional taco salad. It truly is a whole meal salad; just add hot, crusty rolls and maybe some white wine and a light desssert for a great luncheon or supper. It goes together quickly, just be sure to have the ingredients chilled. This recipe was given to me by a Hispanic teacher at our school so I tend to think of it as "authentic".

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Salad

• ½ head lettuce
• 2 tomatoes , cut in wedges
• ½ cup pitted ripe olives , sliced and drained
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• 1 cup corn chips (or more, to taste)
• 1 (12 ounce) can tuna , drained
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Avocado Dressing

• ½ cup mashed avocado
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1⁄3; cup salad oil
• 1 garlic clove , peeled
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce or ¼ teaspoon chopped green chili pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. To make the Salad: Have all ingredients chilled. Break the lettuce into a serving bowl. Add other ingredients except cheese. Toss lightly with Avocado Dressing. Top with grated cheese.
2. To make the Avocado Dressing: Put all ingredients in the blender and blend well.

Reviews

[Deb G]

DH and I enjoyed this different way to use tuna for lunch. It was quick, easy, delicious, and quite filling. Particularly enjoyed the avocado dressing. Thanks for posting.

[*Parsley*]

I agree that this is a great alternative to the traditional taco salads. The tuna gives a whole different flavor. I used 1 hass avocado for the dressing and it was thick and wonderful. I chose to use lime juice over the lemon juice, but otherwise stuck to the recipe. I think this would also be great meatless with some beans, or even leftover chicken or steak. Thanx for a wonderful Mexican salad!