This easy salad is inspired by one I had recently at Brown’s Social House (which I’m in love with, by the way).  I had it alongside sushi and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Most house salads are boring but theirs is loaded with good stuff; walnuts, feta and black beans. I decided to do a chopped take on it but I also added some dried cranberries, avocado and hummus dressing. This was a great “single girl” supper on wing night and I also think a double batch of it would be great at a potluck or other event. What’s your favorite salad recipe? I’m always looking for new ones!

 Loaded Chopped Salad

Serves 2 generously as an entrée, 4 or more as a side

 Salad:

• 4 cups spring greens, chopped
• 3 cups shredded coleslaw mix, chopped
• ½ can black beans, drained, rinsed and chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped
• ½ cup crumbled feta
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup dried cranberries

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp. hummus ( I used garlic)
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. water

Instructions:

Toss together chopped salad ingredients and give everything another chop altogether. Stir together dressing ingredients and toss with the salad.