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Mexican Apricot-Avocado Salad

POSTED: 2:32 pm HST October 5, 2004

Since apricots were not available we substituted fresh peaches. Serves 6

Salad Ingredients:
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 3 1/2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 4 large apricots, pitted and diced
  • 6 to 7 oz. mixed spring greens, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, preferably guacamole flavored
  • Minted Lime-Tofu Dressing Ingredients:
  • 1 cup silken soft tofu, drained
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbs. lime or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. salsa
  • 1/2 cup snipped mint leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • To make Salad: Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, tossing to mix well.
    To make Minted Lime-Tofu Dressing: Put ingredients into a blender, and process until smooth. Spoon dressing over salad as desired and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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