Salad of Avocado & Romaine with Black Olive Dressing

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From EatingWell:  March/April 1995

In this Middle-Eastern-inspired fruit and vegetable combination, the loamy flavor of black olives balances the richness of avocados, the tart sweetness of orange juice and the bite of onions.

4 servings | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 firm but ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into thin wedges
• 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and sliced into thin strips

Preparation

1. Whisk together orange juice, oil, olives, garlic and sugar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine avocado and onions in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the avocado mixture and toss lightly. Serve on a bed of sliced romaine.

Nutrition

Per serving : 182 Calories; 16 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 12 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 9 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 193 mg Sodium; 339 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 3 1/2 fat