American Summer Salad With California Avocados

Total Time: 15 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 160
Total Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 9mg
Total Carbs 22g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 3g
Potassium 626mg

Vitamin A 8042 IU; Vitamin C 20 mg; Calcium 46 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 120 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 160%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6%; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

California Avocado crowns this versatile salad featuring locally grown summer fruits and veggies. Mix and match the other ingredients based on what is fresh in season for endless salad varieties. You can enjoy this nutrition powerhouse which is low-sodium and cholesterol free, providing more than 100% of your vitamin A Daily Value needs (160% DV). In addition, it is an excellent source  of vitamin K (80% DV), vitamin C (35% DV), folate (30% DV) and dietary fiber (28% DV), along with a good source of potassium (18% DV), vitamin E (10% DV) and other nutrients.

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Serves: 4

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4 cups locally grown summer lettuces or greens 2 cups mixed locally grown fruit, diced or sliced if needed 2 cups mixed locally grown vegetables, diced or sliced 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced As needed Dressing, to taste
  1. Combine fresh produce ingredients.
  2. Drizzle with dressing or serve on the side.

Serving Suggestion: For a unique creamy dressing blend ½ California Avocado into your favorite dressing, or combine with vinegar or lemon juice, olive oil, whole grain mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Beverage Pairing: Sparkling water, or choose a wine pairing based on your seasonal ingredients.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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