Taco Salad

I've been on a little bit of a clean eating kick, and this meal has been one of my favorites so far! It's flavorful, healthy, and fresh. with out further a-do, let get right into it:

1.) Take fresh lettuce and tear/cut into bite sized pieces.
2.) I had some spicy tortilla crusted chicken tenders that I baked and cut into small cubes.
3.) While the tenders were baking I made fresh guacamole and pico de gallo (see recipes below)
4.) Also warmed up some black beans and drained them.
5.) Once everything was ready, I layered it on the lettuce:
      - Chicken cubes, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and I stuck a whole grain tortilla chip in the top for show :)

So now you're wanting the pico and guacamole recipes:
Pico de gallo: Adapted from All Recipes-- pico de gallo
1.) dice one large tomato and half an onion and put in medium sixed mixing bowl.
2.) chop about 1/8 cup of fresh cilantro and add to tomato and onion.
3.) If desired, add one fresh jalapeno- very finely diced
4.) add 1/2 tsp garlic powder
5.) add 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp salt
Mix all ingredients together and set in refrigerator to sit until ready.

Guacamole: (adapted from Alton Brown's recipe-- guacamole
1.) peel and mash one ripe avocado
2.) dice 1/2 medium sized tomato
3.) add garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and lime juice to taste. (start small- you can always add more!)
4.) mix/mash all ingredients together until you reach your desired consistency. I like mine a little more on the chunky side.  If you want it super smooth, pull out the food processor and give it a spin.