AVOCADO WITH BELL PEPPER AND TOMATOES

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Delicious and so pretty to look at too! Served in the shell, this makes for a great light salad for parties, lunches, and at home! From Whole Living, January/February 2012.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Avocado

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lime, juice of
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 pinch cayenne
coarse salt
1 ripe avocado, halved and seeded
1/2 yellow bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, diced (or red or green)
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne. Season with salt.
  • Scoop out meat from avocado halves and chop. Transfer to a bowl and add bell pepper, tomatoes, scallion, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle with dressing and season with salt. Gently stir to combine. Spoon mixture into avocado shells. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 25.3, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 5, Protein 6.6

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