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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Avocado and Tomato Salad

This recipe I got from my Aunt Ruth in Florida.  It is so delicious and light yet filling. 

Ingredients
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks, or 20 cherry tomatoes halves.
  • 2 ripe large Hass avocadoes, haleved, pitted, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette, recipe just below
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cupolive oil
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, cumin, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
Gradually whisk in the oils until emulsified.  season with salt and pepper to taste.  
Do not use a blender to make this vinaigrette.


Directions

Gently mix the tomatoes, avocados, onions and half of the vinaigrette in a large bowl.  Check for seasoning and add more vinaigrette, if needed.  Sprinkle the cumin and cilantro over the top and serve immediately.