FIESTA CHOPPED SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Summer     Parade

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 ripe tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 scallions (3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced on diagonal
1/2 hothouse (seedless) cucumber, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 avocado, cut into 1/4-inch dice, tossed with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the peppers, tomato, zucchini, scallions, cucumber and parsley in a bowl.
  • 2. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the salad and toss well. Correct the seasonings. Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with the avocado.

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