Avocado-White Bean Salad with Lemon-Chia Dressing
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- ***********************************************************
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium-large tomato diced
- 1 large ripe avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 15- ounce can white beans any variety, rinsed and drained
- 1 small yellow orange or red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 cup diced or sliced cucumber
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought whole grain croutons optional
Instructions
- Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, water and chia seeds; let stand 15 to 20 minutes until thickened. Add the agave nectar, oil, and thyme, whisking until blended; season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Salad: In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomato, avocado, beans, bell pepper, and cucumber. Add the dressing, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and serve.