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Avocado Olive Salad

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"A fresh and simple way to spruce up the avocado."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 small limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 20 black olives, thinly sliced
  • 4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the capers, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Gently toss in the olives and avocados until coated. Cover, and chill 30 to 45 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 477 | Total Fat: 42.6g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by KymInNM   view full review
This was pretty tangy and a little bit sweet. I used a whole can of olives (20 was about half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by jenlawson84   view full review
Really easy. A little tangy but still very good. Replace the capers with artichokes for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by Bill Lester   view full review
This is a very simple but tasy recipe. I don't like capers, so these were omitted. Instead I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by AINSLEYSMOM   view full review
I had to adjust this recipe becuase I did not have everything on hand, used white wine vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2008 by Melanie   view full review
My mother and I tried this recipe out and, like others I see here, found it to be delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
We really liked this, however, I used a green olive tampanade from the jar instead of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2005 by Nelly   view full review
This makes a great side dish, but I don't think anyone would want to eat more than a small...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by crissa1   view full review
Wonderful salad, has a nice flavor. Will surely make it again
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by bweisz   view full review
If you love avocado as I do and cannot find enough different ways of eating it, you will love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by Sunshine UCF Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I want to just take this and blend it all together mashed up as a dip

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