" 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"."
photo by *Parsley*
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
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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
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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
- 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.
- To make the Avocado Dressing: Put all ingredients in the blender and blend well.
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Reviews
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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. -
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!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Lorraine of AZ
Scottsdale
