AVOCADO
SALAD WITH TOMATO DRESSING
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. sun dried tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1/8 tsp. salt optional
1-1/2 Tbs. balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. water
1/2 tsp. basil, or 1 Tbs. fresh, minced
1 ripe firm avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 lb. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 cups alfalfa sprouts or lettuce, finely chopped
2/3 cup seasoned croutons
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
Drain tomatoes (if oil packed) and mince.
Combine garlic and salt in a mortar and mash to a paste. Combine
garlic paste with tomatoes, vinegar, oil, water and basil
in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until
emulsified. Combine avocado, lemon juice and cheese in a mixing
bowl. Add enough dressing to coat well. Toss and serve on
a bed of sprouts. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 327
- Carbs: 16g
- Protein: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Fat: 25g
- ECC = 10g
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