AVOCADO ROMAINE SALAD

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This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. Plus, I love it because I can toss it together in minutes. -Jeanne Ellermeyer, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Dash seasoned salt
SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 5 cups)
1 medium ripe avocado, quartered and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

For dressing, whisk together first seven ingredients. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.