Romaine Avocado Salad With Lime Dressing Recipes

ROMAINE SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

This colorful salad looks great on a buffet table and tastes even better. The crunchy corn chips are a nice change from croutons. -Sandra Forsyth, Edmonton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Romaine Salad with Avocado Dressing image

Steps:

For dressing, place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bunch romaine, torn
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 green onions, chopped
Corn chips

AVOCADO ROMAINE SALAD

This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. Plus, I love it because I can toss it together in minutes. -Jeanne Ellermeyer, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Avocado Romaine Salad image

Steps:

For dressing, whisk together first seven ingredients. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Dash seasoned salt
SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 5 cups)
1 medium ripe avocado, quartered and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

ROMAINE & ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding, and it's become a family favorite. - Linda Pallotto, Mantua, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Romaine & Orange Salad with Lime Dressing image

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, combine romaine and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with mandarin oranges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon grated lime zest
6 cups torn romaine
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained