Fanned Avocado Salad

Fanned Avocado Salad Recipe

Earthy spinach, crunchy cucumber, fragrant tomatoes, and sharp feta complement the creamy richness of avocado in this attractive salad. A slightly spicy lemon-lime dressing takes it from simple to sensational.

 

 

 

Ingredients

Serves: 6

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red hot-pepper sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Salad:

  • 18 medium spinach leaves
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced crosswise and halved
  • 1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ounce fat-free feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  2. On a platter, decoratively arrange the spinach, cucumber, tomato, and avocado like a fan or an accordion. Pour the dressing over all. Sprinkle with the cilantro and feta. Serve immediately for peak flavor and so the spinach doesn’t wilt.

Exchanges/Choices

1 Vegetable, 1 Fat

Nutrition Facts

Calories 70
    Calories from Fat 30
Total Fat 3.5 g
    Saturated Fat 0.5 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol < 5 mg
Sodium 160 mg
Potassium 365 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
    Dietary Fiber 3 g
    Sugars 2 g
    Added Sugar 0 g
Protein 3 g
Phosphorus 55 mg

 

This recipe is from Diabetes & Heart-Healthy Recipes published by the American Diabetes Association. ©2019 American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association. All rights reserved.