Pico de Gallo Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette Dressing

There is nothing like a fresh garden salad with a little kick that makes your taste buds scream!  This simple salad is light but filling and can be eaten alone or added to any main course meal.  It's a great way to get your veggies in and satisfy your taste buds too. Enjoy! 

Pico de Gallo Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients:
3 Romaine leaves
1/2 c diced cucumbers
2 tbsp shredded cheese (optional)

Pico de Gallo
1 medium tomato, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Jalapeño Vinaigrette Dressing
1 large jalapeño pepper (seeded and membranes removed)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tbsp coconut sugar

Directions:
Chop lettuce into bite size pieces and place on plate.  Add diced cucumbers and cheese.  Set aside.

In a separate bowl, add diced tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, and garlic.  Stir until well mixed.  Spoon over lettuce.

To make the dressing, place jalapeño pepper, rice vinegar, olive oil and Dijon mustard in a blender and puree.  Drizzle over salad.