INGREDIENTS:

Salad:

• 4 cups chopped romaine
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 cup black beans
• ½ yellow pepper diced
• ½ tomato diced
• Handful of chopped cilantro
• 1 clove of garlic finely chopped or minced
• ¼ onion diced
• 1-2 handfuls whole grain tortilla chips (optional)  (put a few in a baggie and crush up to enjoy some crunch)

Dressing:

• 1 avocado
• ½ cup of water
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• Salt to taste

PROCESS:

1. Combine black beans, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 clove of chopped garlic, 1/4 tsp chili powder, squeeze of lime, and salt to taste in a skillet over medium heat
2. Stir for about 5 minutes until heated throughout
3. Chop yellow pepper, green pepper, red pepper, cilantro, tomato, onion, romaine and combine in a salad bowl
4. Slice avocado and add to the salad
5. Combine dressing ingredients in blender and blend until smooth
6. Mash a handful (or two) of chips and sprinkle on top of the salad
7. Add dressing, and enjoy!