We’re rice-ing above the standard lunchtime staples with our Avocado Salad Rice Cakes. Made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, smashed avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes, and an assortment of herbaceous seasonings, this plate balances layers of creamy, tangy, and wholesome flavors that will leave you craving more. It’s a perfect pairing because 30-40% of the fiber in an avocado is prebiotic, which helps feed the probiotics in Lifeway Farmer Cheese, giving your gut support to help it thrive.
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Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 Avocado, diced
- Handful of Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 Red Onion, chopped
- 1 Hard boiled egg
- 1 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 lime
- Rice Cakes
Directions
- In a bowl, add in chopped avocado, chopped cherry tomatoes, red onion, hard boiled egg, cilantro, and salt/pepper. Mix until well combined.
- On a rice cake, spread Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Top with avocado salad and drizzle lime juice over top. Enjoy!
