Avacado Tossed Green Salad Recipes

CRANBERRY-AVOCADO TOSSED SALAD

Cranberry-Avocado Tossed Salad image

The red and green colors in this salad make it a natural for a yuletide dinner. Plus the dressing and ingredients give it a sweet-tangy flavor. -Marsha Postar, Lubbock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
4 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
SALAD:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups torn romaine
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1 small red onion, chopped
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
1/3 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in oil., Gently toss avocado with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine romaine, spinach, cranberries, onion and avocado; drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. Sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels; serve immediately. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette or, if desired, save for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD

My Favorite Avocado Salad image

Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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