Avocado Salad on Spinach








Avocados are so delicious any time of the year. They are high in vitamins and omega-3s are are very filling, not to mention tasty in many different recipes, particularly salads. I went to this little market near where I work and I saw these huge, perfectly ripe avocados for only $1.99 (in SF, a great deal considering how big they were). After purchasing these beauties, I put them in the fridge to get them cold and decided to make a salad. Early this afternoon, we went to a picnic held by my husband's work, where they had lots of yummy treats. After eating so many calories earlier in the afternoon, I needed something lower in calories and higher in veggies and fiber for dinner. Salad was the way to go:


Avocado Salad on Spinach


Calories: approx. 220 per serving
Servings: 2
Prep time: 10-15 Minutes

What you will need:
  • 1 Avocado (cubed)
  • 1/2 Cup Grape Tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 2 Green Onion Stalks (diced)
  • 1/4 of a Red Onion (diced)
  • 1/2 Green pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 Cucumber (chopped)
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Banana Pepper Slices
  • 2 Cups Spinach
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Pink Salt
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

To Prepare:
  1. Scoop out avocado into mixing mixing bowl.
  2. Add green onion, red onion, green pepper, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic and onion powder.
  3. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Place 1 cup spinach in each serving bowl.
  5. Top each bowl with 1/2 the avocado mixture.
  6. Add banana peppers and grind a little pepper on top for garnish. 
  7. Serve right away*.

*Note: Because this has avocado in it, it will not keep in the fridge. If you only want 1 serving, cut the whole recipe in half. For avocado, you can save it in the fridge for up to a day if you keep the pit in, pour lime juice over the half, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. 

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