Almond-Avocado Tossed Salad Recipe
"I received this recipe from a friend, and my guests always rave about it," says Suzanne Sager from Dallas, Texas. "It's so easy to prepare! I didn't think it could be improved upon, but almonds add a nice crunch." Fresh and colorful, it also travels well in warm weather.
This recipe is:
Quick
14 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
3 cups torn iceberg lettuce
3 cups torn leaf lettuce
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup honey-roasted almonds
1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette or vinaigrette of your choice
Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Sprinkle with almonds. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 14 servings.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Almond Accents honey roasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 105 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 195 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
Almond-Avocado Tossed Salad published in Simple & Delicious May/June 2008, p40
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