California Avocado Grower Terttu Obole created this light and flavorful salad featuring Fresh California Avocados, artichoke hearts, olives and chicken.
Artichoke, Avocado & Chicken Salad
Total Time:
15min
Prep Time:
15min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
Ingredients
As needed | Terttu's Special Dressing (see make-ahead recipe below) | |
1 | (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced | |
10 | oz. | cooked chicken, shredded |
1 | (10-oz.) bag chopped romaine lettuce | |
2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped | |
Terttu's Special Dressing | ||
1/3 | cup | seasoned rice wine vinegar |
1 | tsp. | soy sauce |
1 | tsp. | toasted sesame oil |
2 | Tbsp. | light Caesar dressing |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Gently toss a small amount of the dressing with each of the artichoke hearts, olives, chicken. Reserve remaining dressing.
- Place lettuce in a large flat serving bowl. Toss with half of the reserved dressing.
- Top lettuce with the artichoke hearts, olives, chicken and avocados.
- Serve immediately and pass remaining dressing on the side.
Terttu’s Special Dressing
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid, mix all dressing ingredients.
- Shake well before using.
*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.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with garlic bread for a delicious meal.
Beverage Pairings:
Try with a California Chardonnay.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Vitamin A 4433 IU; Vitamin C 35 mg; Calcium 92 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 227 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.3 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 90%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20%
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