Polenta And Avocado Salad Recipes

WHITE BEAN AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high until it shimmers. Add the garlic and cook, stirring carefully, until it just starts to crisp and turn slightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon and set aside the garlic oil.
• Halve the avocados lengthwise, pit them, then slice each half lengthwise into two pieces. Peel the avocados, then cut into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the beans, cilantro, lemon juice and reserved garlic oil. Gently toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide among 4 shallow bowls or plates. Garnish with lemon zest, fried garlic and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.

POLENTA AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• While bringing the chicken (or vegetable) broth to a boil over medium high heat in a 2qt saucepan, whisk in the salt, onion powder, ground coriander, garlic powder and powdered chili.
• When it comes to a boil, add polenta, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and evenly spread the polenta into an oiled glass baking dish.
• Press plastic wrap into the top of the polenta to remove any air bubbles, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to cool and set the polenta.
• Cube the polenta with a knife and combine it with cubed/balled avocado, cilantro and oil. It should start to mush together slightly, but don't over stir.
• Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

ROASTED VEGETABLE AND POLENTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place a rimmed baking sheet in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450˚ F. Combine the sweet potatoes, broccoli, red onion and tomatoes in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper; toss well. Spread out on the hot pan and roast, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon vinegar, scraping up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Meanwhile, cut the polenta into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 24). Heat 2 more tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Add the polenta pieces to the remaining oil in the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until the polenta pieces release easily from the pan and are golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Toss the salad greens with the remaining 1 tablespoon each olive oil and vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls. Top evenly with the warm roasted vegetables and polenta along with any extra olive oil from the skillet. Break the goat cheese into bits and sprinkle over the salad. Tear the fried sage and sprinkle on top.

POTATO & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes into thick rounds and boil for about 10 mins until tender, then drain. Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice together in a large bowl with a little salt and pepper, then toss in the hot potatoes and leave to cool.
• Halve, stone and peel the avocados and cut into similar-sized chunks. When ready to serve, toss all the ingredients in with the potatoes and serve straight away.