The simple, savory sweetness of a creamy avocado mixed with Stevia and balsamic vinegar is the ultimate, easy gourmet concoction. Add more avocado to this salad if you’d like it heartier. The more you mix it up, the creamier it gets. In this salad, the avocado is the fat ingredient, so no oil is required.

MAKES 2 TO 4 SERVINGS

• 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 pound mesclun or baby romaine lettuce
• 1 ripe avocado, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 to 4 packets Stevia
• 1 tablespoon diced fresh garlic
• Sea salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons diced sweet onion (optional)

Toss all of the ingredients together in a large salad bowl and serve.

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