Lime Cilantro Gazpacho W Avocado Salsa Recipes

GAZPACHO SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, paprika, coarse salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and toss to coat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Toss to blend before serving.

TOMATILLO, TOMATO AND AVOCADO GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Place the tomatillos in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through, until olive green and softened. Drain and transfer to a blender.
• Meanwhile put the onion slices in a bowl, cover with cold water and add a few drops of vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut in half or into smaller pieces.
• Add the onions and remaining ingredients plus a cup of cold water and blend until smooth. You will probably have to do this in two batches. Strain through a medium strainer, taste and adjust seasonings. Chill for two hours or longer. Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro and a few drops of lime juice.

AVOCADO AND CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Peel avocadoes and tomatoes and dice into small chunks.
• Mix with onions, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno peppers.
• Add tomato juice, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce and lemon juice to taste.

LIME-CILANTRO GAZPACHO W/ AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Set aside 2 tbsp of onion and 2 tbsp of cilantro in small bowl. Place remaining onion, cilantro and garlic in food processor and run until garlic is finely minced. add tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, 2 tbsp lime juice and Tabasco and process until smooth. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and the pepper, taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate at least 30 min. before serving. Meanwhile, add remaining 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp lime juice and avocado to reserved onion and cilantro. Toss and top each serving of gazpacho with 1/4 of the avocado salsa.

AVOCADO AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bell peppers, cucumber, shallot, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, lime juice, hot sauce, vinegar, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Measure 1/2 cup of this mixture and set aside.
• In a blender, pulse the remaining veggies with the avocado until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. For a more acidic soup, add another dash of vinegar.
• Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Top each portion of soup with a spoonful of the reserved chopped veggies and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

COOKING LIGHT CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Toss and let stand 3 minutes.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
• To prpare salsa, combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl.
• Add avocado; stir gently to combine.
• Serve salsa over chicken.