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Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado

and Grated Pecorino Cheese
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Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado

Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado - So easy and so good: The perfectly matched ingredients make this salad thrive!

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Health Score:
88 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
257
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Avocado and olive oil pack this salad with vital monounsaturated fatty acids, which increase the "good" HDL cholesterol in the blood, which promotes the removal of harmful cholesterol components. Both foods also contain a healthy portion of vitamin E which serves as a natural blood thinner.

If you want to save a few fat calories, replace half of the olive oil (3 tablespoons) with vegetable broth.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie257 cal.(12 %)
Protein3 g(3 %)
Fat25 g(22 %)
Carbohydrates3 g(2 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.6 mg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin1.3 mg(11 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate31 μg(10 %)
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg(8 %)
Biotin4.4 μg(10 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C18 mg(19 %)
Potassium306 mg(8 %)
Calcium118 mg(12 %)
Magnesium20 mg(7 %)
Iron1 mg(7 %)
Iodine6 μg(3 %)
Zinc0.6 mg(8 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.9 g
Uric acid18 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 Romaine lettuce
1 small Radicchio
1 Lime
1 Tbsp Maple syrup
Fleur de sel (or sea salt)
peppers
6 Tbsps olive oil
1 ripe but firm Avocado
2 stalks Basil
1 oz pecorino romano (grated)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oilpecorino romanoMaple syrupRadicchioLimeAvocado
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Citrus juicer, 1 Salad spinner, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Coarse grater, 1 Small bowl, 1 small Whisk, 1 Bowl

Preparation steps

1.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 1

Rinse romaine hearts and spin dry. Separate the leaves and place in a bowl.

2.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 2

Squeeze out the lime juice. 

3.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 3

Whisk together lime juice and maple syrup and season with a little fleur de sel and pepper. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. 

4.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 4

Halve avocado, remove pit and peel and cut flesh lengthwise into thin slices.

5.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 5

Rinse basil, shake dry and pluck leaves. Cut into fine strips. 

6.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 6

Drizzle half of the lime dressing over the lettuce, toss to coat and divide among 4 plates.

7.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 7

Drizzle the remaining dressing over the avocado slices and arrange on top of the salad.

8.
Radicchio and Romaine with Avocado preparation step 8

Sprinkle salad with basil and grate the cheese over the top.