Tag Archive for: avocado

Grilled Salmon with Peach and Avocado Salsa

For the salmon: 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black…

Open Faced Bacon, Avocado and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Open Faced Bacon, Avocado, Pea Shoot and Egg Breakfast Sandwich 2 slices Turkey or Chicken Bacon, cooked crisp 1/2 Avocado, sliced 1 slice Pumpernickel Bread 1 tsp Olive Oil 1 Egg 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1 pinch black pepper,…

Avocado Club Sandwich with Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Avocado Club Sandwich with Marinated Portobello Mushrooms 2-4 portobello mushroom caps 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons (gluten free) tamari 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, minced …

Radish and Avocado Sandwich

Radish and Avocado Sandwich Thinly sliced radishes Extra-virgin olive oil Fresh lemon juice Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Sliced avocado Whole-grain bread Finely grated lemon zest   Toss radishes with…

Romaine Lettuce Wraps

Romaine Lettuce Wraps 4-6 romaine lettuce leaves 1 medium avocado ½ lemon or lime (for juice) 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or cubed 1 roma tomato (or handful of grape tomatoes) 2 tablespoons chopped onion (red, green,…

Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing

Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola and Pear Dressing 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons pear nectar 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard Half a 6-ounce…

Roast Chicken Breasts with Tomato, Corn, Arugula, Scallions and Avocado

Roast Chicken Breasts with Tomato, Corn, Arugula, Scallions and Avocado whole bone-in skin-on chicken breasts or 6 half breasts tablespoon olive oil Salt and black pepper Set the oven at 400 degrees. Generously sprinkle chicken…

Beet, Arugula and Avocado Salad

Beet, Arugula and Avocado Salad 1 1/2 pounds’ medium beets 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 whole lemon 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice …

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Bean and Avocado

Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado 2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned) 2/3 cup black beans 2/3 cup pico de gallo or your favorite salsa 1 medium avocado, diced salt and pepper to taste …

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh…

Fennel and Avocado Salad

Fennel and Avocado Salad 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste 1 avocado 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and sliced as thinly as possible 1/4 small red onion Freshly ground…

Red Wine Steak with Quinoa and Asparagus

Red Wine Steak with Quinoa and Asparagus 1/4 c. red wine 1/4 c. soy sauce 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2–2 lb. flank steak kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. quinoa 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into…