SPRING SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAMY ORANGE-AVOCADO DRESSING
Serves 2
Fresh spring fruits and veggies deserve respect and good company. This simple salad takes care of both and can add a wow factor to any meal. Feeling fancy? Drop the raw sliced asparagus into ice water for a minute or two and it will curl into ribbons. In a hurry? Cut the asparagus into thin coins instead. In the dressing, the avocado provides its natural healthy fats for smooth and creamy results. Nobody will know it's a health-promoting, no-oil-added dressing!
Ingredients
- 3 green onions, roughly chopped
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 ounces spring greens or mesclun mix
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced into strips with a vegetable peeler
Method
- Puree green onions, avocado, juice, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth to make a dressing.
- In a large bowl, toss greens, strawberries and asparagus together.
- Transfer to plates, drizzle with half the dressing and serve.
- Extra dressing will keep one day refrigerated.
Nutrition
Per serving: 120 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 20g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 4g protein
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