Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Toasted Cumin Dressing Recipe
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6.9g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.
3.2g
Protein
25g
Fat
5.7g
Fiber
270.3cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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1 tsp Cumin
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0 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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6 cup, shredded or chopped Mixed Salad Greens
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1 fruit without skin and seeds California Avocados
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0 1/8 cup, chopped Red Onions
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1 large whole (3" dia) Red Tomatoes
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1 cucumber (8-1/4") Cucumber (with Peel)
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1 1/2 fl oz Fresh Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS
If you are using cumin seeds instead of ground cumin, grind 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds to yield 1 teaspoon of the ground spice.- In small dry skillet over low heat, toast cumin 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- In small bowl, whisk cumin and lemon juice together. Add oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking until blended. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- In large salad bowl, combine greens with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Place on 4 serving plates.
- Dice the avocado, tomato, cucumber and onion and place in a bowl with the remaining dressing; toss to coat. Top each portion of greens with avocado mixture. Adjust seasonings.
- Serve immediately.
Cooking Tip
Feel free to swap in your favorite lettuce for this recipe, as net carb change will likely be minimal.