Avocado in Lettuce Wraps
by Samantha Davis
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There is nothing more appealing than a bowl of fresh avocado salad (guacamole).  Avocados are a good fat and one that should be used often.  Do not overdo the use of avocados though.  While avocados are recommended by many raw foodist as a fresh food delight, remember that 1/2 of an avocado a day is sufficient or 1 avocado every other day.

Eating healthy begins with smart eating.  Olive oil is another raw staple, but taken in excess, it too can be a negative affect on your diet.  1 cup of olive oil contains 2000 calories.  Moderation is the key in any diet.  This simple salad will brighten your day and increase your health 10 fold because it is full of fresh vegetables and then iceberg lettuce is use to wrap your salad in opposed to bread, crackers or other gluten products.

Avocado Salad (Guacamole) in Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 12 cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 small handful of chopped coriander
• 1 teaspoon of harissa (hot chili peppers)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh
• 1 tablespoon of cold pressed olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Peel and remove the avocado seed.  Place the avocado in a large bowl and mash with a fork.  Pour the lemon juice over the avocado and mix. 
2. Add in the cherry tomatoes and green onions and mix well.  Add in the harissa, olive oil, coriander, salt and pepper.
3. Mix well again.  Place in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
4. Take the head of lettuce and separate the leaves.  Remove the avocado salad from the refrigerator and place 2 heaping tablespoons of guacamole in each leaf.  Fold up one end over the salad and then use the oposite ends and roll up in a cigar shape and place on a platter. 
5. Continue to do this until the entire bowl of guacamole is used.  Place some Greek yogurt on the serving plate and enjoy.

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