Summer Salad| Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

I found this amazing and simple recipe for a Summer salad with a homemade creamy cilantro-lime dressing that is to die for via The Garden Grazer. I played with the recipe and found a vegan variation that I love. Here's what you need to make the dressing:

Ingredients

1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed & roughly chopped
1 ripe avocado
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 Jalapeño Pepper 

1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt

Directions

Put all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth

 For the actual salad, I just chop up and mix together my favorite summer veggies (each time I make it I use different combinations). I usually add about a cup of cooked black beans for some added protein and pour the veggies over quinoa for a satisfying meal. Enjoy!