California Salad Bowl recipe

8 servings

1 avocado, peeled and pitted

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces

3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

2 tomatoes, diced

2 green onions, chopped

1/4 (2.25 ounce) can pitted green olives

1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

In a blender or food processor, mix avocado, lemon juice, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, olive oil, garlic, and salt.

Process until smooth.

In a large bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, green olives, and corn chips.

Toss with the avocado dressing mixture just before serving.