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Cool Southwestern Salad With Corn and Avocado

Ingredients

2 small heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups)

1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)

1 avocado, chopped

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 (9-ounce) bag baked tortilla chips (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine lettuce and next 5 ingredients (through cilantro) in a large bowl.

2. Whisk together oil and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad; toss. Serve with chips, if desired.

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