Lunch Salad with Avocado Jalapeño Dressing

Creamy avocado and slightly spicy jalapeño kick up this easy lunch time salad.

by Emily Richards PH Ec.

265 cal Serves 2

Prep time 0h 10m

Cook time

Total time 0h 10m

Lunch Salad with Avocado Jalapeno Dressing

Ingredients

1 small avocado, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) drained pickled jalapeno pepper slices, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp (15 mL) cider vinegar or pickled jalapeno pepper juice
4 cups (1 L) chopped romaine lettuce
4 thin slices cooked turkey breast (about 4 oz/125 g)
1 vine ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
Sliced cucumber (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mash avocado with fork until smooth. Stir in jalapeño peppers and cilantro. Add vinegar until combined; set aside.
Step 2

In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with avocado dressing to coat. Divide among 2 dinner plates. Top each salad with turkey and tomatoes. Add cucumbers if desired.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 2)

Calories: 265
Protein: 24 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Potassium: 1050 mg
Total fat: 14 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fibre: 8 g
Sugars: 3 g
Added sugars: 0 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2018.

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