Zucchini Fiesta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Zucchini Fiesta Salad

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Lb Small zucchini*
1/2 Lb Small crookneck squash*
2 T Lemon juice
1/4 C Salad oil
1/2 T Salt
Dash of pepper, ground cumin
1 Ea Green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 C Diced green chilies
1/3 C Pimento-stuffed olives**
1 Pk (3 oz.) cream cheese***
1 Ea Small avocado
Lettuce leaves
Fresh coriander (cilantro)

* Cut crosswise in 1/4 inch-thick slices.
** Cut in half crosswise.
*** Cut in 3/4-inch cubes.
Steam zucchini and crookneck squash over boiling water until
crisp-tender (about 3 minutes). Plunge into ice water to cool; drain well.
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, salt pepper, and cumin.
Add drained squash and stir lightly; chill for 30 minutes. Add onion,
chilies, olives, and cheese. Peel and pit avocado; cut into small cubes.
Add to salad and mix lightly.
To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on 4 salad plates. Mound equal
portions of salad on each plate. Garnish each salad with a sprig of
coriander.
Per Serving: 5 grams protein, 10 grams carbohydrate, 24 milligrams
cholesterol, 335 calories.



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