Avocado Salad With Tomatoes Lime And Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette Recipes

TOMATO-AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME-TOASTED CUMIN-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Tomato-Avocado Salad with Lime-Toasted Cumin-Cilantro Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Lime-Toasted Cumin-Cilantro Vinaigrette, recipe follows
2 large ripe Haas avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 coconuts, halved and drained
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup canola/olive oil blend

Steps:

Combine tomatoes, onion, and dressing, to taste, and toss to combine. Add avocado and gently mix, being careful not to break up the avocado too much. Place 1 coconut 1/2 in 6 bowls. Spoon the salad among the coconuts. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
Combine lime juice, vinegar, honey, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil. Whisk until well-combined. Reseason with salt and pepper, if necessary.

AVOCADO LIME SALAD

Avocado Lime Salad image

A great vegan salad using avocado, tomatoes and scallions. Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine. A popular Spanish and Mexican recipe.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 small tomatoes, cut in 3/4-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)
2 medium ripe avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (1 1/2 cups)
3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 head boston lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 cups)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic.
Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine.
Season to taste with pepper.
In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, remaining tablespoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Add lettuce and toss.
Season to taste with pepper.
Divide lettuce among plates.
Top each with mound of avocado mixture.
Top with cucumber slices.
sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 381.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 4.2

AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD

Avocado and Tomato Salad image

A simple yet elegant salad sure to impress your guests!

Provided by Mica

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, chopped
4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) bottle balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, toss together the tomatoes, avocados and red onion. Dust lightly with black pepper, and pour salad dressing over. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g