Ingredients

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, tough outer leaves removed
  • 2 cups diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
  • 2 cups diced (1/4 inch) carrots
  • 2 cups diced (1/4 inch) hothouse (seedless) cucumber
  • 2 cups diced (1/4 inch) ripe tomatoes
  • 4 scallions (3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • About 1 cup Ranch Dressing
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • 1.
  • Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves.
  • Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
  • 2.
  • Peel and pit the avocados.
  • Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl.
  • Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration).
  • Add the avocados to the other vegetables and toss with the Ranch Dressing.
  • Before serving, season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with any extra dressing alongside.