Alligator Pear Salad

Did you  know Avocados are also known as Alligator Pears?  If you think about it, it really does look like an alligator pear. Your kids may like this name better than ‘avocado’.

I don’t believe we’ve talked about Avocado’s enough on this site! Which is a shame, because we are currently addicted to this miracle fruit (or vegetable.. I’m not picky about categories). Your kids health will benefit greatly from adding avocados to their diet!

• Contains heart healthy Oleic acid
• The special carotenoids in Avocados were shown to inhibit cancer cell growth.  But when the carotenoids were isolated and tested, they did not inhibit cancer.  Which concludes that it is the WHOLE avocado that has the health benefits!  These carotenoids are fat soluble, so the fat in the avocado assists the delivery of the nutrients into the blood stream.  ( source )
• Great source of potassium
• Great source of folate

Anyway, let’s get to the avocado salad recipe:

• 2 cups corn kernels
• 3 ounces walnuts
• 2 ripe avocados (sliced and chopped)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup light sour cream.

Mix corn, walnuts and avocados together.  In separate bowl, mix lemon juice and sour cream.  Add to mixture to the salad, stir and serve.  Tastes great chilled.

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