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Vegetable Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing

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Ready In: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVeganVegetarian
This recipe uses avocado to make a creamy, healthy dressing that tastes great.

What you'll need

Large bowl
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Blender
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 4
8 cups Romaine Lettuce shredded
1/2 cup Cucumber peeled and chopped
1/2 cup Jicama peeled and chopped
1/2 cup Peas thawed if frozen
1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
1 Avocado peeled and pitted
1/2 cup Orange Juice
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt

Directions

1.Toss lettuce, cucumber, jicama, peas, and onion together in a large bowl.
2.In a blender container, add avocado, orange and lime juices, and garlic salt; cover with a tight fitting lid, and blend until smooth.
3.Add dressing to salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

  • Blend ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves with dressing for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.50 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g8%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 150 mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 25 g9%
Dietary Fiber 6 g21%
Protein 4 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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