California Spanish Salad

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When I was growing up this salad was a family standard, although back then we called it “Sister Bragg’s Salad” because that was the name of the Church lady who first introduced it to us. Now not only does my mom still make it, but so do I and half of my nine siblings.

When I was a child I used to like to steal the whole olives from the can my mom was using so I could put them on fingers and wiggle them around. The funny thing is I didn’t like to eat the black, slimy fruit and I still don’t care for them.

California Spanish Salad

1 head lettuce

2-3 tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup pitted sliced black olives

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1 cup corn chips, mashed coarsely (I prefer the Fritos brand.)

1 can tuna OR 1 can chicken (Often times I use rotisserie chicken from Costco which I debone and shred.)

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Dressing

1/2 cup mashed avocado (I simply use a whole one.)

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup sour cream (I use fat free.)

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 clove of garlic, crushed

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Blend thoroughly in a blender.

Mix with greens and enjoy!

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