At an OIDFA gathering last weekend, we had a yummy salad of chicken, salad and rolls, including a delicious bowl of salad made by one of the members, Annette.
We all asked how this was made and were told it was just avocado, feta cheese, red onion, tomato and basil – topped with bought Italian dressing! How simple. So I made some for my dinner one night this week – I added fresh bean shoots as well, for some extra crunch and nutrition, and it was very good but not QUITE as good as Annette’s. Maybe it was the brand of Italian dressing I bought, or probably it’s a case of something never being as good as the original – who knows, but for sure it was edible and very healthy.
I don’t think you need specific quantities for this, but here is how I did it:
Annette’s Salad
1 ripe avocado, chopped
100 gms feta cheese, chopped (I used low-fat)
1 red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
a handful of fresh bean shoots
1/3 cup Italian dressing (I used fat-free)
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Toss, refrigerate until ready to serve, and toss again.
Serves 4 as a side dish.
Happy Summer Fooding!
