Avocado…I love it, and if you love it like I do then you will really enjoy this salad. Avocados are full of good heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Between me and you, I sometimes eat two avocados by themselves with dinner! I am not sure if you knew this already, but avocados have been known to help lower cholesterol. Some say that if your cholesterol levels are high it can lead to the production of hormones that cause the abdomen to store fat. Likewise by eating the fruit avocado one can actually help reduce belly fat by lowering cholesterol levels there by avoiding production of the hormone cortisol, which contributes to belly fat. This salad is a great way incorporate healthy fats into your diet. Enjoy!

Avocado Salad

1 Avocado, sliced

2 Large handfuls of mixed greens, spinach, arugula, watercress

½ Small onion

2 Tomatoes

1 Tablespoon sunflower seeds

1 Tablespoon pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 Tsp apple cider vinegar

1 Small garlic clove, finely chopped

Celtic sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Put the ingredients for the dressing in a large salad bowl and add the mixed greens, onion and tomatoes and avocado.  Toss the salad in the dressing and sprinkle with seeds.

Optional: Add your favorite protein such as chicken, turkey or salmon to make a complete meal.