Tangy Cilantro Lime Confetti Salad

Lunch

I love standout salads that burst with flavor—the kind that make you feel as if you're splurging without having to eat that piece of chocolate cake. This is one of my very favorites, and everyone I serve it to loves it as well.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 medium sweet orange peppers, chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1 container (10-1/2 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
DRESSING:
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until creamy and light in color. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 187 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch.