Fresh Greens, Avocado With a Lime Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Simple bagged greens or fresh market lettuce makes this a breeze, black beans, lime and spicy peppers makes a great simple salad with creamy avacado and a tangy vinaigrette. Ingredients:
1 medium red onion, cut in half and thin sliced |
1 avocado, chopped fine |
3 cups red leaf lettuce |
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce |
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro |
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half |
1/2 cup olive oil |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
1/3 cup honey |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs removed and diced fine |
1 teaspoon garlic, minced |
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste |
1 pinch red pepper flakes, to taste |
Directions:
1. Salad - in a large bowl, mix up the greens. Add the onion, avacado, cilantro, beans, salt and pepper and cherry tomatoes.
2. Dressing - mix all the dressing ingredients in a measuring cup and stir well.
3. Finish - Just toss the salad dressing over the salad and that simple. A great unique flavor. Don't be afraid to make this a whole dinner. Add some rotisserie chicken, or grilled shrimp, anything. Just have fun with it.
4. You can even top this with some good Mexican shredded cheese. It is a great salad. Even chopped up fresh fried tortillas or even just corn chips for a little crunch.
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