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Zucchini Fiesta Salad

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This American salad features Small zucchini* 1/3 c Diced green chilies, Small crookneck squash* 1/3 c Pimento-stuffed olives**, Lemon juice 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese***, Salad oil 1 ea Small avocado, Salt 1 x Lettuce leaves. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 231.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This American salad features Small zucchini* 1/3 c Diced green chilies, Small crookneck squash* 1/3 c Pimento-stuffed olives**, Lemon juice 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese***, Salad oil 1 ea Small avocado, Salt 1 x Lettuce leaves. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lbs Small zucchini*
  • 1/3 cups Diced green chilies
  • 1/2 lbs Small crookneck squash*
  • 1/3 cups Pimento-stuffed olives**
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese***
  • 1/4 cups Salad oil
  • 1 whole Small avocado
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 x Lettuce leaves
  • 1 Dash of pepper, ground cumin
  • 1 x Fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 1 whole Green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices.
  2. 2
    Cut in half crosswise.
  3. 3
    Cut in 3/4-inch cubes.
  4. 4
    Steam zucchini and crookneck squash over boiling water until crisp-tender (about 3 minutes).
  5. 5
    Plunge into ice water to cool; drain well.
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, salt pepper, and cumin.
  7. 7
    Add drained squash and stir lightly; chill for 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add onion, chilies, olives, and cheese.
  9. 9
    Peel and pit avocado; cut into small cubes.
  10. 10
    Add to salad and mix lightly.
  11. 11
    To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on 4 salad plates.
  12. 12
    Mound equal portions of salad on each plate.
  13. 13
    Garnish each salad with a sprig of coriander

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 231.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2449.8mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 24.1g9%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 5.1g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, avocado, boiling, cheese, chilies, cilantro, coriander, cream, crookneck, cumin, dash, diced, fiesta, fresh, green, ground, juice, leaves, lemon, lettuce
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