I so love when I discover a food that, previously, I might have claimed not to like (without ever trying usually) and it turns out that I really like it. Avocados are a perfect example. I got brave and tried a friends sushi (california roll actually) and with it, avocado, for the first time about a year ago. I've been hook on sushi ever since and have eaten much avocado that way but not any other. A few weeks back I got a super yummy salad at a local restaurant that had sliced avocado on it and it was the best thing I've ever eaten! So I got the great idea last week to recreate this salad at home, thus able to control the ingredients and points value a little better...not to mention its so much cheaper! I wish I'd have thought to get a picture but it was so good I gobbled it up to fast each time. Want to make your own? I'll show you everything I used :)
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| I've been using Spring Mix lately and love how colorful and tasty it is | |
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| I use about 1/2 of a medium size avocado, diced or sliced |
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| I've found precooked and sliced grilled chicken in the deli section at Target, very yummy and ready to go out of the package |
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| I only use about 1/2oz because these yummies are higher in points. You could sub in sliced almonds as well. |
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| Bacon bits...need I say more? |
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You could do any variation of ingredients, cranberries, fruits, cheese...whatever! It's all yummy :) I like the combo above because it's satisfying and crunchy. I top it off with a few tbsp or Asiago Peppercorn dressing and voila! I could eat this everyday and never get bored. Because the avocado is creamy I find I don't have to use as much dressing, the creaminess covers the lettuce and I get the 'appearance' of tons of dressing without the tons of points. SCORE!
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