Avocado and Bacon Salad

Avocado and Bacon Salad

Oh, I really do love this salad. I always make the dressing first. Start with about 1/4 of a ripe avocado. Cut it up small.

Smash the avocado bits with a fork. The smoother you get the avocado, the smoother the dressing will be. You could use a blender or food processor for really smooth dressing but I like the bits of avocado.

Make it as smooth as you like.

Chop the vegetables and combine them all in a bowl. I like everything chopped small so I don't have to fight with anything to get it into my mouth. :D

Top with some tortilla strips or crunched up tortilla chips and then...

pour on the dressing!

Toss it all together and dig in!

Ahhhhhhhhh.....the deliciousness!

Avocado and Bacon Salad

Dressing:

1/4 ripe avocado

1 tablespoon smooth salsa or hot sauce

1 tablespoon sour cream

1 tablespoon prepared Ranch Dressing

1 tablespoon milk

1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

Mash the avocado and combine all together with a whisk. For smoother dressing combine all in a blender or food processor.

Salad:

3 cups chopped lettuce (any kind)

8 slices bacon, cooked and diced

1/2 avocado, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

4 green onions, sliced

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 small tomato, diced

tortilla strips or crushed chips (a cup or so, more if you like. I like more.)

Combine and toss with dressing. Serve immediately.

About 2 main dish salads or 4 side salads.