" Meal in a Bowl " Guacamole Salad

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".

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Salad

• 1⁄2 head lettuce
• 2  tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 1⁄2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced and drained
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1  cup  corn chips (or more, to taste)
• 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese

• Avocado Dressing

• 1⁄2 cup  mashed avocado
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup  salad oil
• 1  garlic clove, peeled
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1⁄4 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.