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Zesty Summer Salad

I love this salad! It is super easy to make, with bright summer flavors, you will find yourself wanting more.  Sometimes I feel no one wants a recipe so simple.  However, someone asked me the other day about my recipes.  They wanted to know if my cooking was approchable.  She was worried that because of my photos she would not be able to make myfood.  I reassured her that I try to make food that anyone can cook.  I want your kids to cooking in the kitchen with you.  I write recipes for people who are new cooks not just seasoned kitchen aficionados.


Makes 2 servings
Carbs 10.7g   Protein  2.9g

Salad Base
1 head Romain lettuce rinsed and chopped
1 avocado
4 halves sundried tomatoes
Dressing
2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lime
Lime zest from half lime
1/2 tsp fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp sriracha or to taste
salt to taste

Place lettuce in a bowl.  Peel avocado, deseed, peel, and chop.
Chop sun-dried tomatoes.  Place avocado and tomatoes in a bowl.  In a separate bowl mix dressing ingredients with a whisk.  Pour dressing over salad.  Toss Salad until everything is evenly coated.  Serve immediately.  Happy Eating.


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