Oyster and Avocado Salad Plate
A quick, nutrient-dense lunch plate featuring savory tinned oysters over a bed of fresh spinach and mixed greens, paired with creamy sliced avocado and crisp rice cakes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Assemble a bed of fresh mixed greens…
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Assemble a bed of fresh mixed greens…
Assemble a bed of fresh mixed greens and baby spinach on a large serving plate.
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Cut the avocado in half
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice one half into thin wedges. Arrange the avocado slices and cherry tomatoes over the greens.
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Drain the tinned oysters and gently place…
Drain the tinned oysters and gently place them on top of the salad bed.
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Whisk the olive oil and fresh lemon…
In a small cup, whisk the olive oil and fresh lemon juice together until combined. Drizzle evenly over the salad.
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Serve immediately with the crisp rice cakes…
Serve immediately with the crisp rice cakes on the side.
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