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Italian Avocado Salad Recipe

Italian Avocado Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
1 -2 clove garlic, quartered
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
4 medium ripe avocados, divided
lettuce leaf , for lining plates
3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
watercress or parsley sprig (to garnish)

Directions:

In an electric blender, mix lime juice and basil, and allow to set for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and parsley, and blend until smooth, scraping sides of container as needed.
Pit, peel and cube 1 avocado.
Add to blender, and blend until smooth.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste, cover dressing, and chill for 1-2 hours.
Just before serving, line serving platter or individual plates with lettuce.
Pit, peel and slice remaining avocados.
Arrange with tomatoes on lettuce leaves.
Top with avocado dressing mixture, and garnish with watercress or parsley.
Dressing also makes a great dip for vegetables.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	307.06 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.29g	45%
Cholesterol	5.08mg	2%
Sodium	189.86mg	8%
Potassium	762.89mg	16%
Total Carbs	14.52g	5%
Sugars	2.36g	9%
Dietary Fiber	9.88g	40%
Protein	3.34g	7%
Vitamin C	32.3mg	54%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	37.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.12 Kcal (700 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.94g	45%
Cholesterol	2.77mg	2%
Sodium	103.34mg	8%
Potassium	415.22mg	16%
Total Carbs	7.9g	5%
Sugars	1.28g	9%
Dietary Fiber	5.38g	40%
Protein	1.82g	7%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	54%
Iron	1.1mg	11%
Calcium	20.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
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