Avocado Salad With Tomato Relish |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe was published in Favorite Brand Name Classic Mexican Recipes and makes a wonderful salad for a Mexican theme dinner. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cider vinegar |
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
black pepper |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
3 fresh plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound |
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro |
1 small shallot |
1 medium jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (may remove the seeds for a milder dish) |
2 large firm ripe avocados |
2 -3 cups shredded lettuce |
Directions:
1. Mix the vinegar, orange juice, orange peel, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
2. Gradually whisk in oil until dressing is thoroughly blended.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro, shallot and jalapeno, toss lightly to mix; allow to stand, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 hours to blend flavors.
4. Just before serving, cut avocados lengthwise into halves; remove and discard pit, cut the avocados lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
5. Arrange the avocados over chilled, lettuce lined plates; top with tomato relish and garnish with a spring of cilantro, orange peel or tomato wedge.
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