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Sliced Avocado and Oranges with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Avocados From Mexico Sliced Avocado and Oranges with Tahini Yogurt Sauce is a Heart-Check certified recipe.
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Sliced Avocado and Oranges with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Sliced Avocado and Oranges with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
CaloriesCalories
150 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
3g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving
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Calories 150
Total Fat 10.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 15 mg
Total Carbohydrate 15 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 3 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   1 cup

  • 2 medium seedless navel oranges (peeled and segmented)
  • 1 medium avocado (halved, pitted, peeled, sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • optional salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon lightly toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

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  1. Arrange the orange segments alternately with the avocado slices on 4 salad plates.
  2. In small bowl, whisk tahini with 1 tablespoon yogurt to loosen it. Mix in remaining yogurt, cumin, and salt to taste. If sauce is too thick to drizzle, you may need to add a teaspoon or two of water.
  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon tahini yogurt sauce over each salad. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds and serve immediately.
 

Nutrition Facts

Sliced Avocado and Oranges with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
CaloriesCalories
150 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
3g Per Serving
FiberFiber
5g Per Serving
×
Calories 150
Total Fat 10.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 15 mg
Total Carbohydrate 15 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 3 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   1 cup

  • 2 medium seedless navel oranges (peeled and segmented)
  • 1 medium avocado (halved, pitted, peeled, sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • optional salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon lightly toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Arrange the orange segments alternately with the avocado slices on 4 salad plates.
  2. In small bowl, whisk tahini with 1 tablespoon yogurt to loosen it. Mix in remaining yogurt, cumin, and salt to taste. If sauce is too thick to drizzle, you may need to add a teaspoon or two of water.
  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon tahini yogurt sauce over each salad. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds and serve immediately.
 

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