Avocado Salad With Tomato Dressing

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Sun-dried tomatoes
1		Garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Salt - (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Water
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced fresh basil = (or 1/2 tspn dried basil)
1		Ripe firm avocado - halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons	10ml	Lemon juice
1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Mozzarella cheese - cut 1" cubes
4 cups	584g / 20oz	Alfalfa sprouts or lettuce - finely chopped
2/3 cup	19g / 0.7oz	Seasoned croutons
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Drain tomatoes (if oil packed) and mince. Combine garlic and salt in a mortar and mash to a paste. Combine garlic paste with tomatoes, vinegar, oil, water and basil in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until emulsified.

Combine avocado, lemon juice and cheese in a mixing bowl. Add enough dressing to coat well. Toss and serve on a bed of sprouts. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan cheese.

Source:
"Carb Health Recipes at http://www.e-clipse.com"

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