Zucchini Fiesta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Zucchini Fiesta Salad

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound Small zucchini*
1/2 pound Small crookneck squash*
2 tablespoon Lemon juice
1/4 cup Salad oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Dash of pepper -- ground cumin
1 each Green onion -- thinly sliced
1/3 cup Diced green chilies
1/3 cup Pimento-stuffed olives**
1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese***
1 each 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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