Some of the best of California summer fruit – avocados and nectarines or peaches, top baby lettuces for a delicious taste of the Golden State.
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Total Time: 10 min
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
190
Total Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
5mg
Sodium
240mg
Total Carbs
12g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
3g
Potassium
355mg
Vitamin A 410 IU; Vitamin C 14 mg; Calcium 55 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 53 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 6%; Iron 4%
People who eat more generous amounts of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and perhaps heart disease and high blood pressure.
This recipe meets the following Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) Fruits & Veggies–More Matters® program criteria. Per Serving, each serving must contain at least one serving of fruit or vegetables per 250 calories; added sugars cannot exceed 15% of total calories; total fat is ≤ 35% of total calories, saturated fat is <10% of calories, trans fat is <0.5g per serving; contain ≤ 600 mg of sodium; and offer ≥ 0.014g/kcal naturally occurring fiber (28g of fiber/2000 calories).
*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.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. salt 1 dash nutmeg 1 (5-oz.) bag baby lettuces 1 fresh nectarine or peach, peeled, seeded and sliced 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced 1 oz. soft-ripened California cheese, such as chevre or feta, crumbledInstructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and nutmeg.
- Add baby lettuces; toss to combine with dressing.
- Arrange nectarines or peaches and avocado slices on top of salad.
- Scatter cheese crumbles on top and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions:
Top with toasted sliced almonds if desired.
Beverage Pairings:
Serve with ice tea for a cool summer treat.
*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?
We have hundreds of California Avocado vegan recipes. Learn more about plant-powered eating.
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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