Green Salad With Spinach Artichokes And Avocado Food

ARTICHOKE SPINACH SALAD

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The fresh spinach makes this a bright green salad, and the dressing adds just the right flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 cups torn fresh spinach
8 green onions, chopped
6 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichokes, drained and quartered
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard and onion in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD

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Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AVOCADO & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad image

A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad. -Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Spinach and Artichoke Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound, 4 to 5 cups, baby spinach, packed
2 (15-ounce) cans artichoke hearts packed in water, drained and sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
A handful shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

Combine spinach and artichokes. Place garlic, lemon zest and juice in small dish and add vinegar. Let it stand 5 minutes then whisk in extra-virgin olive oil. Pour oil and vinegar dressing over salad and toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to your taste. Top the salad with cheese then serve.