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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 large serving 533g Recipe makes 1 large serving) The following items or measurements are not included below: mixed baby greens |
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| Calories 980 | ||
| Calories from Fat 790 | (80%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 87.8g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat 12.3g | 61% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 62.5g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 70mg | 2% | |
| Potassium 1459mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.3g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 55% | |
| Sugars 24.8g | ||
| Protein 10.1g | 20% | |
Really Green Salad With Avocado Lemon Dressing
By: Sharon123
Jan 8, 2007
This is what I eat everyday for lunch. I just use what I have on hand. Feel free to change around the ingredients to please your tastes. Sometimes I even grate some beet into the mix!
1 large serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed baby greens (or lettuce of choice)
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, to taste
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprout
- 1/4 cup lentil sprouts (or other sprouts)
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (or yellow or green)
- 1/2 cup snow peas, sliced thinly
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 scallions, chopped
- 1/4-1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint
Variations
- you may add chopped green beans or grated carrot or grated beet or shaved summer squash, etc
Dressing
- 1 lemon, juice of (about 1/3-1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (to taste)
- 1/2 avocado, mashed
- salt (optional)
Directions
1
In a large bowl, place the lettuces, parsley, cilantro, sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, snow peas, garlic, scallions and mint.2
In a small bowl, mash avocado well.3
Add juice from lemon, honey and avocado.4
Add oil to taste and mix thoroughly.5
Salt to taste if desired(I don't use it).6
Pour dressing over salad and enjoy!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: LindseyKay
On Mar 11, 2008
I made this for a get-together (quadrupled), and people couldn't stop raving about the dressing! I reduced the olive oil to 1/4c and added in a few dashes of red wine vinegar. It was excellent. I will make this my new salad dressing; I love that its bright and healthy and there are no nasty preservatives or additives.
From: Roxygirl in Colorado
On Nov 27, 2007
I topped salad greens with this dressing to go along with our tamale pie. It was delicious with a nice sweetness. I used some Lyle's Golden Syrup (out of honey). It went especially well with black olives! Thanks Sharon, for posting. Roxygirl
From: Molidol
On May 24, 2007
I loved this! I used whatever greens and veggies I had on hand. The dressing was made just as stated...boy do I love avocados! Thanks for sharing!
From: echo echo
On Feb 21, 2007
This review is basically for the dressing. It's wonderful! (I did cut the oil down to 1/4 cup.)
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