Tex-Mex Bean Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing

Wow! What a symphony of flavor in this salad! This would be a perfect side dish for any grilled entree.  You are sure to love it!


serves 8 ( 5 points +)

• ⅓ c. salsa
• 3 T. fat-free sour cream
• 1 T. apple cider vinegar
• 2 cans ( 15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 c. grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium avocado, peeled and diced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• ½ c. chopped, fresh cilantro
• 8 c. shredded Romaine lettuce
• 4 oz. cubed pepper jack cheese

To make dressing, combine the first three ingredients in a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except for lettuce and toss to coat. 
Arrange 1 cup of lettuce on each of 8 plates. Top with bean mixture.

adapted from "Weight Watcher's"