Heart's Delight: Avocado and Tomato Salad
Embrace a culinary journey that's as nourishing for the heart as it is delightful for the palate. Our Heart-Healthy Avocado and Tomato Salad intertwines nature's finest with a touch of love, ensuring each bite is both a healthful treat and a symphony of flavors.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Salad servers or tongs
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes diced
- 1/4 red onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- A handful of fresh basil leaves torn
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts optional
- 1 tsp balsamic reduction for drizzling optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced avocado and tomatoes.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped red onion.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, ensuring a gentle mix to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle in the torn basil leaves, and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Transfer the salad to serving dishes.
- If desired, garnish with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Serve immediately and bask in the shared joy of a heart-healthy meal.
Notes
Let the spirit of "Love's Kitchen" guide your culinary adventure, ensuring every meal shared becomes a treasured memory. This heart-healthy salad, simple yet profound, is a testament to love's nourishing essence. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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