Cantaloupe, Tomato, Avocado, and Sweet Onion Salad

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Cantaloupe, Tomato, Avocado, and Sweet Onion Salad

(makes 8 servings)

 

4 cups 1-inch cubes of cantaloupe

2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 large ripe Haas avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced

1/2 medium sweet onion, minced

juice of 1 large lemon

8 green loose-leaf lettuce leaves, washed and crisped

freshly ground pepper

minced flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional)

 

In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe, tomatoes, avocado, and sweet

onion. Drizzle with lemon juice. Toss gently to mix.

 

Line a large salad bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon the cantaloupe

mixture in the center and season to taste with pepper. Sprinkle parsley

on top (if using). Serve at once.

 

Per serving:

81 calories (42% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.7 g

saturated fat), 12 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol,

507 mg potassium, 13 mg sodium