Shallots and Garlic and Leeks, Oh My! Warm Leek and Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- Roasted New Potatoes with Chives
- Creamy Risotto with Veal and Leeks
- Coq au Vin Blanc, with Shallots and Morels
- Asparagus with Green Garlic
- Shrimp in Green Sauce
- And one last late winter / early spring salad
- Warm Leek and Avocado Salad
- 2 large leeks
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 small, ripe avocado
- 6 - 7 olives, any type: green, black, kalamata
- Vinaigrette
- 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tbs apple Balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 3 tbs good olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1210g | |
| Calories 1530 | |
| Calories from Fat 1291 | 84% |
| Total Fat 144.22g | 180% |
| Saturated Fat 20.17g | 81% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 1162mg | 48% |
| Potassium 2140mg | 61% |
| Total Carbs 52.41g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.4g | 48% |
| Sugars 4.7g | 3% |
| Protein 15.28g | 24% |
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