Breakfast or Lunch

Betsy KaretnickJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013Dish of the Day, Recipesavocado, food pyramid, guacamole, salad, salad for breakfast

Salad for breakfast? Yes!!! I wanted to start a trend, but so far only one person is with me.

That’s okay, trends take time. Instead, treat yourself to guacamole for lunch. If you think about it, guacamole is a salad-smushed. Skip the last part and you have a salad that doesn’t make you miss summer. If it needs a name, call it salsa or relish. In fact, be the envy of your office mates. Call it a party to go. And while avocado may be more calorie dense than some of its friends in the produce aisle, it’s still packed with goodness – healthy fats, vitamin C, plenty of fiber and some protein. Mix it with other veggies and you’ll take a big bite out of your daily government sponsored food pyramid.

So, in short order:

1 avocado, cubed

any decent tomato or handful of cherry tomatoes, cubed/halved

a handful of chopped cilantro (parsley for haters)

jalapeno, fresh hopefully, chopped

bell pepper, chopped & optional

juice from 1/2 lime

salt

variations: red onion (not for breakfast or for those who work in close quarters), scallions, garlic, hot pepper sauce…you get the picture

note: great with corn tortillas, brushed with veg oil, sprinkled with salt, cumin, cayenne and baked 350 until crispy

Published by Betsy Karetnick

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10 thoughts on “Breakfast or Lunch”

Tracy says:

January 19, 2013 at 12:23 pm

Breakfast salad is fab!! I add chopped boiled egg to mine.

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julie babycatcher says:

January 18, 2013 at 7:27 am

After 25 years if 12 hour nightshifts, the concept what’s appropriate to eat when is dramatically skewed! If I’m eating salad when I first wake up, whether it’s morning or not, I like fruits and raw walnuts along with my veggies. I use a little greek yogurt with local honey instead of dressing.

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Patty says:

January 18, 2013 at 6:05 am

That breakfast salad sounds yummy!!

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pagesinthesun says:

January 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm

+1 for breakfast salad!

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arlene56 says:

January 17, 2013 at 3:14 pm

I started doing breakfast salad when I heard you talk about it on your show! I’m a Vegetarian and have tons of vegies left over…..so good! Thanks for the idea!

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Josephine Tomato says:

January 17, 2013 at 2:41 pm

I have been eating smashed avocado on toast for breakfast lately – maybe I should add some tomatoes and cilantro – thanks for the idea

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Fran Barton says:

January 16, 2013 at 9:13 pm

I love a chopped salad and I have had avacado for breakfast. Thanks for the idea.

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Betsy KaretnickBetsy karetnick says:

January 16, 2013 at 3:59 pm

Oh good – I stand corrected! 3 for breakfast salad!

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Tina says:

January 16, 2013 at 3:43 pm

I’ve been know to crave salad for breakfast, this one sounds good to serve at a party.

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Lauren Cardullo says:

January 16, 2013 at 3:40 pm

Hi Betsy, I, too, often have salad for breakfast. I combine avocado, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pine nuts and even a little shredded gruyere. I add a little oil and vinegar and it is delicious. I am glad that you have started this blog. Best. Lauren

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