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MEET THE GROWERS
Glenn Parks and George Mora
Parks Land and Cattle Company, Inc.
Santa Barbara, California
Glenn Parks has been growing California Avocados for a long time. Though he has quite a staunch business persona, Glenn's sentimental side breaks through every time he thinks about the people who have grown up alongside his avocado trees, especially when it comes to...
ARTICHOKE, AVOCADO & CHICKEN SALAD
Categories
- Salads & Dressings,
- Entrees,
- Mediterranean Diet
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Preparation
15 min
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Cook Time
0 min
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Total Time
15 min
Author: Recipe created by California Avocado Grower Terttu Obole
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
California Avocado Grower Terttu Obole created this light and flavorful salad featuring Fresh California Avocados, artichoke hearts, olives and chicken.
Ingredients
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0.000
Terttu's Special Dressing (see make-ahead recipe below)
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1.000
1
(14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
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10.000
10
oz.
cooked chicken, shredded
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1.000
1
(10-oz.) bag chopped romaine lettuce
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2.000
2
ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and chopped
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0.000
Terttu's Special Dressing
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0.333
⅓
cup
seasoned rice wine vinegar
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1.000
1
tsp.
soy sauce
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1.000
1
tsp.
toasted sesame oil
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
light Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Gently toss a small amount of the dressing with each of the artichoke hearts, olives, chicken. Reserve remaining dressing.
- Place lettuce in a large flat serving bowl. Toss with half of the reserved dressing.
- Top lettuce with the artichoke hearts, olives, chicken and avocados.
- Serve immediately and pass remaining dressing on the side.
Terttu's Special Dressing
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid, mix all dressing ingredients.
- Shake well before using.
*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.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with garlic bread for a delicious meal.
Beverage Pairings:
Try with a California Chardonnay.
Nutrition information per serving
Calories 380; Total Fat 20 g (Sat 3 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 3.5 g, Mono 11 g); Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 590 mg; Potassium 1151 mg; Total Carbohydrates 26 g; Dietary Fiber 13 g; Total Sugars 4 g; Protein 28 g; Vitamin A 4433 IU; Vitamin C 35 mg; Calcium 92 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 227 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.3 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 90%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20% *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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