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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Avocado Salad Plate With Basil Dressing

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	California		2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Avocado, peeled and
		Halved
		Boston lettuce leaves
1		Tomato, sliced
1/2	c	Alfalfa sprouts
1		Green onion, thinly
		Sliced
2	T	Sunflower seeds, roasted
		Basil Dressing
1	T	Sherry vinegar
1	t	Lemon juice
1/4	t	Salt
1	ds	Sugar
1	ds	Black pepper, ground
2	t	Fresh basil, chopped
3	T	Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Place avocado half on a lettuce leaf, on each of 2 salad plates.
Arrange tomato slices beside avocado. Drizzle Basil Dressing lightly
over avocado and tomatoes; spoon any remaining dressing into hollow  of
avocado. Sprinkle tomatoes with sprouts, onion, and sunflower  seeds.
Serve at once.  Basil Dressing:  In a small bowl mix vinegar, lemon
juice, salt,  sugar, pepper, and basil. Using a whisk or fork,
gradually beat in  oil until well combined.  Recipe By     : the
California Culinary Academy  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 398 Calories From Fat: 327 Total Fat: 37.9g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 393.8mg Potassium: 868.6mg Carbohydrates: 15.3g Fiber: 8.9g Sugar: 2.7g Protein: 5.3g