Toasty Sesame, Crisp Cucumber, and Ripe Avocado lift this PCOS veggie side up and up.
Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Sesame
Description
A tasty dressing makes and already classic combination that much more irresistible. Avocado adds healthy, filling, good fat to this side and provides the perfect counter to the crisp juicy cucumber. Erythritol and Tamari replace sugar and soy sauce for those who are sensitive or calorie-counting. Toasted sesame oil and seeds deliver that smokey va va voom.
Ingredients
FOR THE SESAME DRESSING:
FOR THE SALAD:
Instructions
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Make the dressing: Place the sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, erythritol, tamari and red-pepper flakes into a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of water and whisk until emulsified. Taste, and adjust seasonings. (Dressing should taste acidic, a little sweet and salty.)
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When you’re ready to eat, prepare the salad: Halve the avocados and discard the pits.Using a small paring knife, carefully score the avocado flesh into ½-inch cubes, avoiding cutting through the skin. Use a large spoon to scoop out the avocado flesh, as close to the skin as possible. Transfer avocado cubes to a large bowl and add the dressing; toss gently.
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Add the cucumbers and scallions and toss everything together. Season with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 110kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 343mg15%
- Potassium 259mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.