Tomato and Avocado Salad Recipe

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This is a wonderful salad. Steeping the avocado in the lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper for an hour before serving is a real key to the flavor. We served this with small but flavorful tomatoes, so instead of the presentation recommended below, we just tossed everything together and served it. If I had big slices of heirloom tomatoes (which would be ideal) I would definitely serve it stacked as below. Enjoy!

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Servings: 4
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Ingredients

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Directions

  1. About 1 hour (but not more than 2) before serving the salad, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into 1/2-inch pieces. In a small bowl, toss the avocado pieces
  2. with the 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Just before serving, cut the tomato into four thick slices, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  4. Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the salad greens. Add the greens and toss thoroughly.
  5. Divide the greens among four salad plates. Place a slice of tomato in the center of each plate of greens, and top with the avocado.
  6. Sprinkle with the cilantro, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 336g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 1223  
Calories from Fat 1116 91%
Total Fat 124.19g 155%
Saturated Fat 17.17g 69%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 2643mg 110%
Potassium 380mg 11%
Total Carbs 22.74g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 9%
Sugars 17.74g 12%
Protein 5.66g 9%
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Reviews

  • Arturo Féliz-Camilo
    Ideal for the incredibly hot weather here in Dominican Republic right now! thanks! Especially this year since we're having a wonderful avocado season!
    1 reply
    • John Spottiswood
      September 17, 2011
      Hope you enjoy it Arturo...and jealous of your wonderful avocado season!

    Comments

    • judee
      September 21, 2011
      Looks like a really good salad. Avocado is so delicious.
      1 reply
    • Andra Kiser
      September 18, 2011
      Mmm! Sounds great!
      • Tom Lane
        September 17, 2011
        Thank you. I will definitely try this one, I love avocado.
        1 reply
        • John Spottiswood
          September 17, 2011
          I hope you enjoy it Tom. Pre-marinating the avocado is something I've never done before, and it really is a great trick!

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