• 1 head of Romaine lettuce, washed and drained
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced or diced or ½ basket of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced or chopped
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Croutons or walnuts

Tear Romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl with the red onions. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Classic French Dressing and lightly toss salad and then gently toss in avocados and tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. Add croutons and/or walnuts and serve.

Classic French Dressing

• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• Juice of 1 medium sized lemon
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons of canola oil or virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste   

Mix all ingredients, except the oil, in a blender or food processor. Slowly drizzle in oil through the top hole of the blender and continue blending until the mixture slightly thickens. Refrigerate for storage.  

Variation:

Replace avocado with walnuts and toss with Basic Vinaigrette Dressing.

Hint:

Apple cider vinegar is milder and sweeter than most vinegars. Good cider vinegar is lightly cloudy, like fresh cider and has a fruity, apple flavor.