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GARLIC CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SALAD
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This recipe is

  • Low Sodium

  • Low in Sodium

    Less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.

  • Low Fat

    5% DV or less (10g of a 2,000 calorie diet).

  • Low Calorie

    Less than 40 calories per serving.

  • Kid-Friendly

    Kids can prepare.

  • Vegan

    Vegan or total vegetarian diet includes only foods from plants: fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, grains, seeds, and nuts.

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Fresh California Avocados, romaine, parmesan cheese and lots of garlic make this a favorite salad recipe.

Ingredients

  • 0.000

    Salad

  • 0.500 ½
    head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1.000 1
    ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 0.000

    Dressing

  • 4.000 4
    cloves garlic, minced, or more if desired
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    parmesan cheese
  • 0.333 ⅓ cup
    olive oil

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Instructions

  1. Prepare dressing at least 1 hour before eating to allow the flavors to mingle.
  2. Put minced garlic into a small bowl.
  3. Add cheese and oil.
  4. Cover and set aside.
  5. Just before serving toss with romaine lettuce and diced avocado.

Serving Suggestions:
Add grilled fish or poultry for a main-meal salad.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of Merlot.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 260; Total Fat 26 g (Sat 4.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 18 g); Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 55 mg; Potassium 262 mg; Total Carbohydrates 5 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Total Sugars 0 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 839 (IU); Vitamin C 8 mg; Calcium 65 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 56 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 6%; Iron 2% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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