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Avocado and Tomato Salad

Avocados aren’t just for guacamole anymore. Try this lively salad of avocado, tomato and bacon.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 2 hours 25 min
Makes: 4 servings
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6slices bacon
3tablespoons vegetable oil
1tablespoon white vinegar
1/2teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon pepper
3drops red pepper sauce
2medium avocados, cubed
2medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
4to 6 cups salad greens in bite-size pieces
1.Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain and crumble.
2.Mix oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper sauce. Pour over avocados in medium bowl; toss. Stir in bacon, tomatoes and onion. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours.
3.Just before serving, place on salad greens, using slotted spoon.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Health Twist
Avocados are a top-notch source of monounsaturated fatty acids. Enjoyed in moderation, these green-fleshed fruits can be a delicious part of a heart-healthy diet.
Time Saver
Hurry things along by purchasing 6 slices of already-cooked bacon from your grocery store’s meat section.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 315 (Calories from Fat 260 ); Total Fat 29 g (Saturated Fat 5 g); Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 480 mg; Total Carbohydrate 13 g (Dietary Fiber 6 g); Protein 6 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 46 %; Vitamin C 48 %; Calcium 4 %; Iron 12 Exchanges: 3 Vegetable; 5 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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