Whipped Feta With Plum, Tomato and Avocado Salad

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Total Time: 25 min

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Prep Time: 25 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
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Calories 510

Total Fat 43g

Saturated Fat 17g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 75mg

Sodium 970mg

Total Carbs 24g

Dietary Fiber 7g

Total Sugars 15g

Protein 12g

Potassium 777mg

Vitamin A 211 mcg; Vitamin C 32 mg; Calcium 331 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 1 mcg; Folate 101 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.26 g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 25%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 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 refreshing, seasonal salad is perfect for the end of those summer days while transitioning from summer to fall.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 3 oz. heavy cream 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, to taste 8 oz. orange and yellow heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 5 medium plums, seeded and cut in wedges 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 firm ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled, chopped 3/4 tsp. sea salt, divided, to taste 1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided, to taste 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large lemon, freshly juiced 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Combine feta cheese, heavy cream and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed.
Layer the whipped feta onto a large platter, or divide between four plates. Scatter the tomatoes, plums, cucumber and avocado over the feta and lightly season with ¼ tsp. of salt and 1/8 tsp. of pepper, to taste.
In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper. Stir in the shallot and garlic, let sit for about 5 minutes.
Drizzle mixture over the salad and sprinkle cilantro to serve.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with toasted bread on the side to help absorb any excess dressing and round out your meal! Beverage Pairing: Pair with a crisp, chilled white wine like Pinot Grigio.

*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?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you are setting out a spread of appetizers, add a beautiful avocado rose to elevate the appeal. Or if you are looking for more casual appetizers try these California Avocado snack recipes.