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Darlene's Healthy Salad

Place chopped lettuce in a large bowl; layer cucumber, onion, radishes, and avocado on top of lettuce. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon pepper over the avocado; refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Active Time: 00:05 Minutes
Total Time: 00:45
Yield: 6 - servings

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

12 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 large head)
2 cups thinly sliced cucumber (about 1 large)
1 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 3)
2/3 cup vertically sliced peeled ripe avocado (about 1)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels

DIRECTIONS

1. Place chopped lettuce in a large bowl; layer cucumber, onion, radishes, and avocado on top of lettuce. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon pepper over the avocado; refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.

2. Pour vinegar over salad, tossing gently to coat. Gradually add oil, salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper to salad; toss well. Sprinkle with sunflower seed kernels.

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