Sunday, 12 September 2010 18:45
Avocado Garden Salad
This beautiful salad is easy to fix, delicious and impressive to serve.
Preparation time: 20 minutes or less
Ingredients:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 5 green onions, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, partially peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large ripe California avocado, peeled
Directions:
Thoroughly mix bite-sized salad greens, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber in a large serving bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Peel and cut avocado in half. Remove pit and slice into thin wedges, about ⅛-inch thick. Arrange slices on top of salad like a starburst. Brush remaining lemon juice and serve immediately.
Serves: 6 / 2 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving
Fruit and/or Veggie Colors: Green, Yellow, Red
Nutrition Information per Serving: calories: 81, total fat: 4.8g, saturated fat: 0.7g, % of calories from fat: 47%, % of calories from saturated fat: 7%, protein: 3g, carbohydrates: 10g, cholesterol: 0mg, dietary fiber: 5g, sodium: 216mg
Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and folate, and a good source of potassium and fiber.
Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). All PBH endorsed recipes meet nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.
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