TOMATO, AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Tomato, Avocado and Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories weekday, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings or more

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

6 ripe plum tomatoes
2 medium cucumbers
1 large red onion
2 large unblemished avocados, ripe but firm
Juice of 1 lemon
6 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Core the tomatoes and cut them into slices. Place in a salad bowl.
Trim the cucumbers and cut them in half, lengthwise. Scrape away and discard the seeds. Slice cucumbers crosswise and add to bowl.
Peel the onion, cut into very thin slices and add to bowl.
Peel the avocados and cut them in half. Discard the pits. Cut into wedges and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add to the bowl.
Add the garlic, vinegar, oil, coriander, pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 606 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams