California Avocado & Warm Brie Salad

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Total Time: 15 min

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Cook Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 220

Total Fat 19g

Saturated Fat 6g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 30mg

Sodium 410mg

Total Carbs 7g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 7g

Potassium 401mg

Vitamin A 3483 IU; Vitamin C 17 mg; Calcium 76 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 133 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 8%; Iron 6%

*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.

This simple salad is prepared in minutes and is delicious on its own or as the base of a dinner salad.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

4 cups mache or other baby lettuces 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut in quarters 4 oz. Brie cheese As needed Red wine vinaigrette dressing to taste

Place lettuce on salad plates and add one quarter of a Fresh California Avocado to each plate.
With rind still on, cut Brie cheese into wedges of about 1 oz. each. Put on a microwave-safe plate and cook in microwave on high power for 5 to 15 seconds, or until cheese is warm and just starting to melt. Do not overcook.
Add warm Brie wedges to each salad plate, drizzle all with dressing and serve.

Serving Suggestions:
For a main-meal salad, double the ingredient quantities and top the salad with grilled chicken breasts, fish or shrimp.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of sweet Sherry or Merlot.

*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.