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Avocado and Tomato Salad

Avocado and Tomato Salad

Avocados aren’t just for guacamole anymore. Try this lively salad of avocado, tomato and bacon.

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(14 Ratings)

14 Ratings

5 spoons 71%

4 spoons 14%

3 spoons 0%

2 spoons 7%

1 spoons 7%

Member Reviews (6)
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  • PREP TIME

    15 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    2 Hr 25 Min

  • SERVINGS

    0

 

6
slices bacon
3
tablespoons vegetable oil
1
tablespoon white vinegar
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon pepper
3
drops red pepper sauce
2
medium avocados, cubed
2
medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1
small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
4
to 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.

Expert Tips

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.

Hurry things along by purchasing 6 slices of already-cooked bacon from your grocery store’s meat section.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (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 g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 46.00%;
  • Vitamin C 48.00%;
  • Calcium 4.00%;
  • Iron 12.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 3 Vegetable;
  • 5 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

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Posted 7/7/2008 5:11:51 PM REPORT ABUSE Mistibeth said:
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This salad is amazing, different from your ordinary salad but a great side to any meal. One of my favorites!
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Posted 12/30/2007 12:51:32 PM REPORT ABUSE Hesper said:
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This was a hit at Christmas! I served it with a ham, mashed potatoes, and mac and chz, this was the most praised. A great addition to the traditional holiday meal.
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Posted 12/22/2007 5:04:33 PM REPORT ABUSE Maincook said:
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My husband and I loved this salad it was easy and yummy. I didn't read the recipe before I made it so the avocados and stuff didn't chill together the called for length of time but it seemed to work none the less. We will have this again.
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