My husband makes this salad for us almost every weeknight, and it’s better than any salads I’ve had anywhere. I think the secret is all the stuff that’s in there and the homemade dressing. Make it (especially the wet seasoning) right before eating so it doesn’t get mushy.

Ingredients (serves 2 people for dinner)

• Butter lettuce — 2 bags
• Avocado — 1
• Bell peppers — 1 (red or yellow for taste and color)
• Onion — 1/2 (red onion preferred)
• Turkey — 1 bag (Applegate herb turkey breast or similar)
• Corn — 3/4 cup (frozen, sauteed in olive oil)
• Beets — 1 box / 8 oz (pre-steamed and peeled)
• Cheese — generous amount (mix of parmesan, romano and asiago)
• Fresh cilantro — 8 tablespoons chopped
• Fresh thyme — 1 tablespoon chopped
• Dried basil and oregano — 3/4 tablespoon each
• Cumin — 1/2 teaspoon

Dressing:

• Balsamic vinegar — 3 tablespoons (equal parts with oil)
• Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
• Truffle oil — 1 tablespoon
• Mayo — 1.5 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper — to taste

Optional: Grilled or roasted vegetables, jalapeno

Instructions

1. Chop all ingredients and mix in seasoning.

Enjoy!