AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOMATO RELISH

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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.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Greens

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Mix the vinegar, orange juice, orange peel, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in oil until dressing is thoroughly blended.
  • 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.
  • Just before serving, cut avocados lengthwise into halves; remove and discard pit, cut the avocados lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Arrange the avocados over chilled, lettuce lined plates; top with tomato relish and garnish with a spring of cilantro, orange peel or tomato wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.4, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 162.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.2

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