Hearty Layer Salad



6 cups mixed salad greens
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

DRESSING:
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. In a large glass bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with the salad.

Yield: 10 servings