AVOCADO-ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME-CUMIN DRESSING

Avocado-Orange Salad With Lime-Cumin Dressing image

Provided by lik2fish

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup lime juice
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted in small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden, about 4 minutes
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup olive oil
table salt
fresh ground pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 avocado, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large oranges, segmented

Steps:

Whisk lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and orange zest in medium bowl; whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour all but 2 tablespoons dressing over lettuce and cilantro; toss to coat.
Toss onion and avocado in remaining dressing.
Divide dressed greens among individual plates; arrange a portion of onion, avocado, and orange segments on greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 32.8, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 13.7, Protein 6.2