Recipe Description:
2013 Registered Dietitian Recipe Contest Entry.
“Note- you can serve right away or let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to create a more intense flavor.” Recipe courtesy of Regina of New York, NY.
This recipe was submitted by an avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.
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Ingredients:
Salad
- 1 (12 oz.) bag of spinach
- 1/2 cup baby carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh corn
- 1 red apple, cored, diced
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
Dressing
- 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 Tbsp. extra virigin olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions:
- Place the baby spinach, carrot, mushrooms, corn, apple, and almonds in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a small food processor, combine garlic, avocados, lemon juice, and oil. Pulse to create a creamy paste.
- Season with salt and pepper to desired flavor.
- Add avocado dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (300g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 25g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 17g | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 85mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars 9g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 8g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 141mg | 10% | |
| Iron 4mg | 20% | |
| Potassium 1109mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A 406mcg | 45% | |
| Vitamin C 42mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin E 8mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin K 432mcg | 360% | |
| Thiamin 0.21mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.49mg | 40% | |
| Niacin 5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.45mg | 25% | |
| Folate 247mcg DFE | 60% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 2mg | 30% | |
| Choline 39mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus 183mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium 138mg | 35% | |
| Zinc 2mg | 15% | |
| Selenium 3mcg | 6% | |
| Copper 0.46mg | 50% | |
| Manganese 2mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
