SALAD WITH AVOCADO-LIME VINAIGRETTE & SPICY PUMPKIN SEEDS

By jarren

Ingredients

• Vinaigrette:
• 9 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced peeled seeded avocado
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup unsalted shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 teaspoon minced seeded serrano chile
• SALAD:
• 1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens
• 2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, sliced
• 1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
• 1 medium jicama, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then 1/2-inch sticks
• 1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese (about 7 ounces)
• Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Vinaigrette:

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SALAD:

Place greens in very large bowl. Add avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, jicama, and onion. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds.