Chopped Chicken and Avocado Salad with Chili Garlic Dressing

Ingredients

• 4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup celery diced
• 1/2 cup avocado, cubed
• 3 oz cooked chicken breast, diced
• 2 TBS grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 TBS pumpkin seeds
• 2 TBS cilantro, chopped
• Garlic Chili Dressing
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 tsp fresh jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (use gloves) OR 1 tsp pickled jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Chop or press garlic and let sit 5 minutes. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add dressing to the salad, toss gently and serve.

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