Avocado Watercress And Grilled Pineapple Salad Recipes

CUBAN AVOCADO, WATERCRESS, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE, BERRO, Y PIñA)

Steps:

• Preparing the Watercress
• Place the watercress in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any grit or sand. Discard any yellowing leaves and remove the tough stems; for this salad, you want only the leaves and tender stems. Pat dry with paper towels and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Broiling the Pineapple
• Preheat the broiler. Place the pineapple slices on a baking pan and sprinkle the sugar evenly on top of them. Broil about 4 inches from the heat source, turning once, for 10 minutes on each side, until lightly golden brown. Let cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
• Preparing the Dressing
• Place the garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.
• Peeling the Avocado
• Cut the avocado(s) lengthwise in half around the pit and remove the pit. Place the avocado halves cut side down on the work surface and slice lengthwise into 1-inch-wide wedges. Peel each segment by hand or with a paring knife, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Assembling the Salad
• Place the watercress in a medium bowl and toss with half the dressing. Arrange on a large platter.
• Add the pineapple and avocado to the same bowl and toss with the rest of the dressing. Mound the pineapple and avocado over the bed of watercress. Garnish with the slivers of red onion and serve immediately.

AVOCADO AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together vinegar, onion, apple, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.
• Just before serving, toss watercress with enough dressing to coat. Quarter, pit, and peel avocado, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Gently toss with watercress.

AVOCADO PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the cucumbers, onion, serrano pepper, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Add the pineapple and avocado. Gently toss to combine.

AVOCADO-WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil with 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add 1 bunch trimmed watercress, 4 ounces thinly sliced white mushrooms and 2 chopped avocados; season with salt and pepper and gently toss. Top with canned fried onions.

WATERCRESS AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bite-sized pieces and toss with dressing. Divide salad among 6 serving plates. Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise. Garnish center of each salad with avocado and serve.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to medium hot. Brush pineapple rings lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill until brown and caramelized, about 8 minutes per side. Or cook on a grill pan over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes on each side. Cool slightly, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Transfer to a bowl.
• Halve avocados; remove and discard pit and peel. Cut flesh into 1/2-inch chunks; add to pineapple along with lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro. Toss to combine, and serve.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to medium hot.
• Brush pineapple rings lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill until brown and caramelized, about 8 minutes per side, or cook on a grill pan over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes on each side.
• Cool slightly, and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
• Transfer to a bowl.
• Halve avocados; remove and discard pit and peel.
• Cut flesh into 1/2-inch chunks; add to pineapple along with lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro.
• Toss to combine, and serve.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED STEAK, PINEAPPLE AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Season steak with 1 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoons pepper. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, purée 1 pineapple round, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons oil and blend until smooth; set aside.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high; oil grate or pan. Grill steaks and remaining pineapple rounds, turning occasionally, until pineapple is lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of steak registers 120°F, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare (pineapple may take longer to cook than steak). Transfer steak to a cutting board. Let sit at least 15 minutes, then thinly slice. Transfer pineapple to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
• Cut avocados in half crosswise around pit, then carefully peel off skin with your hands. Slice each half crosswise into 1/2" rings.
• Arrange sliced steak and avocado on platter with pineapple. Drizzle with pineapple dressing; season with salt and pepper.