California Salad with Avocado Dressing

By Shelly Kahle

I took this to a church picnic and everyone asked me for the recipe it is yummy!

2 Avocados, peeled and pitted

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup mayo

1/4 cup hot pepper sauce

1/8 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic peeled and minced

salt and pepper to taste

1 head romaine torn into bite sized pieces

3 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

2 tomatoes diced

1/2 can black olives chopped

1 cup coarsely crushed Fritos

In a blender or food processor, mix avocados, lemon juice, mayo, hot pepper sauce, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth.

In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives and Fritos. Toss with the avocado dressing mixture just before serving.