Hearty Layer Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 10

This is a pretty salad with a nice variety of flavors and textures. It's a meal in a bowl for lighter eating on a warm day.

Ingredients:

6 cups mixed salad greens

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

1 cup thinly sliced red onion, cut in half and separated

3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

dressing:

1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. In a large glass bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with the salad. Yield: 10 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com