Summer Southwest Salad with Vegan Chipotle Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 large heads, romaine lettuce
• 3 cups fresh corn (not cooked)
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 avocados, diced
• 3/4 cup sweet peppers, diced
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 cups diced mango
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3/4 cup cashews, softened by soaking in water
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (more to taste)
• 2-3 dates, pitted and softened
• 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
• 1 tablespoon finely diced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper