Avocado Salad

Submitted by Reefbubbles

"Oh my goodness, this is a great recipe. I always make it with my SUPER, IMPRESS MY FRIENDS dinner combination. The Cilantro-Lime Rice and Tequila-Orange Shrimp posted by me. Everyone raves afterward! The more the juices of each dish mixes, the better. Once on a vacation I didn't have a blender so I minced everything and it really works in a pinch. This is a Martha Stewart recipe."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1/2 avocado
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup more freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes total)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• coarse salt
• 1 medium jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 4 medium avocados (about 8 ounces each)

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine onion with 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; toss to combine.Let lime-marinated onion sit at room temperature until it softens and brightens in color, about 1 hour (up to 1 day covered and refrigerated).
2. Make dressing: In a blender, combine remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar: season generously with salt. Blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a steady stream through the feeder opening until incorporated.
3. Just before serving, slice avocados; arrange on a serving platter. Top with onion; drizzle with dressing.

Reviews

[Sodak1951]

Needed to use up some avocadoes, so and this recipe sounded good. As I put it together I tasted the parts--I was unimpressed. However, when the whole thing went together just before the meal, WOW, the blending of flavors is unbelievable. Thanks for sharing.