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Grilled Avocado and Tomato Salad with Parmesan Pesto

Name: Grilled Avocado and Tomato Salad with Parmesan Pesto
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each
Ingredients: 4 large avocadoes (1-1/2 lb./675 g); 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onions; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Italian Pesto Parmesan Dressing; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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45 Min

Prep : 30 Min Cook: 15 Min

We grilled the avocados in this salad for a gourmet twist. Tossed with a pesto-Parmesan dressing, this avocado and tomato salad is a perfect side dish for grilled chicken, fish or steak.

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8 Servings

Original recipe yields 8 Servings

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4 large avocadoes (1-1/2 lb./675 g)

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half

1/2 cup finely chopped red onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Italian Pesto Parmesan Dressing

1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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Step 1

Heat barbecue to medium heat.

Step 2

Cut avocados lengthwise in half; remove and discard pits. Scoop out flesh of each half in one piece with large spoon. Add to lemon juice in medium bowl; turn over to evenly coat both sides of each. Transfer avocados to barbecue; set juice aside for later use.

Step 3

Grill avocados 4 min. or until lightly browned on both sides, turning after 2 min. Return avocados to bowl of juice; turn over. Let stand in juice until cooled. Drain; discard juice. Cut avocados into 1/2-inch cubes; place in large bowl.

Step 4

Add all remaining ingredients except pine nuts; mix lightly. Transfer to platter; top with pine nuts.

Kraft Kitchen Tips!

How to Store Tomatoes

Summer's vine-ripened tomatoes are very perishable. Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature away from direct sunlight and use within a few days. Do not store tomatoes in the refrigerator or they will lose most of their flavor.

Nutrition

Calories

210

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value

Fat 18 g

Saturated fat 2.5 g

13 %

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 125 mg

5 %

Carbohydrate 13 g

Fibre 7 g

Sugars 3 g

Protein 3 g

Vitamin A

4 %

Vitamin C

25 %

Calcium

2 %

Iron

6 %

Servings

8 servings, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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