Mango Avocado Salad
With Mazola® Canola Olive Oil Blend
SERVING SIZE
6 SERVINGS
TOTAL TIME
20 MINUTES
SKILL LEVEL
BEGINNER
Ingredients:
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup Mazola® Canola Olive Oil Blend
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon leaf oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red crushed pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black medium grind pepper
Mango Avocado Salad:
- 1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
- 2 large ripe avocados, seeded, peeled and sliced lengthwise
- 2 large mangoes, seeded, peeled and sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped jicama, cut into 2-inch matchsticks
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions:
- For the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; puree for 10 to 20 seconds or until mixture is well blended.
- For the salad, divide torn lettuce leaves equally onto serving plates. Top lettuce with avocado, mango, onion and jicama. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons dressing over each salad. Pour remaining vinaigrette into serving container or reserve for later use. Garnish salads with cilantro.
Serving suggestion: Add cooked shrimp for a delicious main dish salad.
