CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD WITH MARGARITA DRESSING

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Categories     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Marinate     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 salad course or four main course

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp Tequila
1 Tbsp Triple Sec
Juice from 2 Limes
1 small clove Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp minced fresh Ginger
1/2 tsp Sugar or Honey
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
Pinch Kosher Salt
1 Cucumber, thinly sliced on the bias
1 Avocado, sliced into thin wedges
1 Vidalia or other Sweet Onion, thinly sliced
3 Cups Mixed Greens
Cilantro for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together first ten ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste. Toss Cucumber, Avocado, and Onion in the dressing and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but no more than six hours. Remove from fridge and let sit at room temperature for fifteen minutes, Divide greens among six plates and spoon Cucumber-Avocado mixture over top, being sure to include plenty of dressing. Sprinkle with additional Kosher Salt, if desired.

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