No Lettuce Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 199.9

Total Fat: 14.1 g
Cholesterol: 16.4 mg
Sodium: 650.7 mg
Total Carbs: 11.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
Protein: 9.0 g

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Introduction

I never liked lettuce or any kind of dressing so it took me a long time to like salad. I eat lettuce now, but until then, I had to create yummy alternatives. This salad is filled with healthy (Mediterranean) fats, protein, fiber and nutrients. There is enough moisture from the ingredients that a dressing is not required. However, a balsamic drizzle is a de-lish addition if desired.

Lovely as a light lunch and pleasing to the (dairy friendly) vegetarian. When recipe is doubled, it's perfect for potlucks and picnics since there is no dressing. I never liked lettuce or any kind of dressing so it took me a long time to like salad. I eat lettuce now, but until then, I had to create yummy alternatives. This salad is filled with healthy (Mediterranean) fats, protein, fiber and nutrients. There is enough moisture from the ingredients that a dressing is not required. However, a balsamic drizzle is a de-lish addition if desired.

Lovely as a light lunch and pleasing to the (dairy friendly) vegetarian. When recipe is doubled, it's perfect for potlucks and picnics since there is no dressing.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 fresh beets, boiled

10 jumbo black olives

1/2 Avocado, cubed

2 oz part skim mozzarella cheese, cubed

Sea Salt

Ground pepper

Directions

Boil the beets until tender when pierced with a fork (like potatos). Drain carefully (maybe wear black - beet juice stains). Allow beets to cool; slice beets into bowl. Add black olives. Cube the mozzarella; add to beet mixture.

Halve avocado; remove pit. Score the avocado lengthwise and across while in the skin. Use a spoon to turn the cubed avocado out of its skin into the bowl with the beets.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Toss lightly and serve.

Serves two.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AHAUNTEDPOET.