"When you grow bored of the same old salads, go west...as in southwest. This scrumptious southwestern salad can double as a main dish. Toss in some grilled chicken for a high-protein punch. Lettuce entice you with this enjoyable offering...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (about 9 oz.) shredded green cabbage
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1 cup (about 3 oz.) shredded purple cabbage
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2 large sweet red peppers, diced
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2 medium carrots, grated
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4 large scallions, chopped
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1 15-oz. can organic black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 15-oz. can organic whole sweet corn, drained or 1-1/2 cups cooked fresh corn
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2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken (optional)
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Salt to taste
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Creamy Tomato Dressing
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1 pound juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes (about 3 medium), coarsely chopped
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1-cup yogurt (I use low fat or nonfat)
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1-cup sour cream (I use low fat)
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3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
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1 tbsp. ground cumin, preferably freshly ground
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1 tsp. ground coriander seeds, preferably freshly ground
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1 tsp. chili powder (or more to taste)
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1/2 tsp. salt