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Asparagus Avocado Medley

Name: Asparagus Avocado Medley
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces; 8 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

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7 servings

This pretty blend of garden-fresh vegetables and zesty herb dressing tastes as good as it looks! By microwaving the asparagus a bit before adding the other veggies, Patricia Alderete of Lowell, Indiana keeps cool in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
8 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place asparagus and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain and cool.
In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato and onion; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 122 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

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