Avocado and Belgian Endive Salad

Name: Avocado and Belgian Endive Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 avocados; 2 tbsp chives, fresh; 1/4 cup capers; 4 green onions/scallions; 1/4 cup lime; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 Belgian endive (Witloof); 2 tomatoes; 1 pinch salt; ground pepper to taste

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Mashed avocado with lime juice and Belgian endive.

A different presentation of the Mexican classic «guacamole».

Preparation : 15 min

130 calories/serving

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Ingredients

2	avocados	340 g
2 tbsp	chives, fresh, chopped [optional]	6 g
1/4 cup	capers, chopped	40 g
4	green onions/scallions, chopped
1/4 cup	lime juice, freshly squeezed	2 limes
2 tbsp	fresh cilantro, chopped [optional]	4 g
1	Belgian endive (Witloof)	150 g
2	tomatoes	240 g
1 pinch	salt [optional]	0.2 g
	ground pepper to taste [optional]

Method

Cut the avocados in half, twist out the pit, spoon out the flesh, then put it in a bowl and mash it. Mince the capers, chives (optional), and green onions then add them to the bowl. Combine well, then pour in the lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Portion out the purée onto the individual serving plates. Put it in the center of the plates, and arrange the Belgian endive leaves around the purée, alternating with tomato segments.
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

Remarks

If not used within 1 h, the mashed avocado must be covered very well with plastic wrap to avoid discolouration and chilled in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (190 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

130

Fat

9 g

15 %

Saturated 1.4 g
+ Trans 0 g

7 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

310 mg

13 %

Carbohydrate

12 g

4 %

Fibre

7 g

27 %

Sugars

2 g

Net Carbs

5 g

Protein

3 g

Vitamin A

22 %

Vitamin C

37 %

Calcium

3 %

Iron

7 %

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Servings of Canada's Food Guide

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :

Vegetables and Fruits :	2 ¼	servings
Grain Products :	0	serving
Milk and Alternatives :	0	serving
Meat and Alternatives :	0	serving

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Claims

This recipe is :

Diet-related health claims :: Heart-healthy
Excellent source of :: Fibre, Folacin, Potassium, Vitamin K
Good source of :: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Source of :: Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc
Low :: Saturated Fat
Free :: Added Sugar, Cholesterol, Trans Fat