Mexican Apricot-Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn kernels
• 3 1/2 cups black beans
• drained and rinsed
• 2 avocados
• peeled
• pitted and diced
• 4 large apricots
• pitted and diced
• 6 to 7 oz. mixed spring greens
• rinsed
• 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
• preferably guacamole flavored
• 1 cup silken soft tofu
• drained
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 Tbs. lime or lemon juice
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 Tbs. salsa
• 1/2 cup snipped mint leaves
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. To make Salad: Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, tossing to mix well.
2. To make Minted Lime-Tofu Dressing: Put ingredients into a blender, and process until smooth.
3. Spoon dressing over salad as desired, and toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately.