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Avocado cheese salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Avocado cheese salad is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 5 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 5 Minutes
Total Time 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Avocado; Cheese
Category Fruit; Dairy
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine Mexican; American
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons blue cheese

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 head butter lettuce

  • 1 avocado cut into thin slices

  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Directions

  • Combine two tablespoons of the cheese and vinegar in a blender until smooth. Slowly add oil and blend until the mixture is smooth. Remove into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

  • In a large bowl, toss the lettuce and avocado with dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Place salad on a serving plate with the walnuts. Crumble the remaining two tablespoons of cheese on top and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 297 cal

  • Total fat: 29g

  • Saturated fat: 5g

  • Polyunsaturated fat: 9g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 14g

  • Cholesterol: 6mg

  • Sodium: 164mg

  • Potassium: 404mg

  • Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 6g