VOCADO SALAD
 
Created many years ago, this salad recipe was my quick go-to when I needed something delicious and easy to put together. As long as you have ripe avocados on hand you are set.  It’s a simple creation and often this is the magic of a recipe. The ingredients are enhanced with seasoning and allowed to shine. Give it a taste test for yourself and if you don't have fresh peppers then simply serve the avocado blend over the greens alone. 

• Salad
• Vegan
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Makes 4 generous servings

 
INGREDIENTS
 
½ cup red or white onion
2 ripe avocados
2 large fresh tomatoes
½ cup cilantro
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
½ - 1 inch jalapeno, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp sea salt, fresh ground pepper
2 large red peppers - cut in half down the center and seed
2 cups mixed salad greens
Garnish with additional cilantro
 
DIRECTIONS
 

1. Finely dice the onion, cut avocados into ½ inch dice, chop and seed tomatoes, snip cilantro and combine all these ingredients in a glass or stainless steel bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the garlic, jalapeno, lemon juice and seasonings together and pour over the avocado salad tossing gently.
3. Adjust seasoning to taste then fill each pepper half.
4. Place each pepper on a plate scattered with a handful of mixed salad greens,  garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

  
Photo: Leslie Cardillo www.lesliecardillo.com

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