Avocado Salad Ensalada De Aguacate Recipes

AVOCADO SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE)

Steps:

• Marinate the onion
• Place the onion slices and vinegar in a resealable plastic bag, press out as much air as possible, and close the bag. Alternatively, place the onion and vinegar in a small bowl and put a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ingredients so that the onion slices remain submerged in the vinegar. Allow the onion to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Assemble the salad and serve
• Reserve a few tablespoons of the vinegar used to marinate the onion before draining the onion slices and setting aside. Place the avocado slices on a serving platter and top with the red onion slices. Drizzle the oil and reserved red wine vinegar over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.

AVOCADO SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE)

Steps:

• MARINATE THE ONION:.
• Place the onion slices and vinegar in a resealable plastic bag, press out as much air as possible, and close the bag.
• Alternatively, place the onion and vinegar in a small bowl and put a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ingredients so that the onion slices remain submerged in the vinegar.
• Allow the onion to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• ASSEMBLE SALAD:.
• Reserve a few tablespoons of the vinegar used to marinate the onion before draining the onion slices and setting aside.
• Place the avocado slices on a serving platter and top with the red onion slices.
• Drizzle the oil and reserved red wine vinegar over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.

AVOCADO-LIME SHRIMP SALAD (ENSALADA DE CAMARONES CON AGUACATE Y LIMON)

Steps:

• Cut the shrimp into 2 or 3 pieces and place in a large bowl; add the avocado, green onion, red and yellow tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice; mix. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving.

CUBAN AVOCADO, WATERCRESS, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE, BERRO, Y PIñA)

Steps:

• Preparing the Watercress
• Place the watercress in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any grit or sand. Discard any yellowing leaves and remove the tough stems; for this salad, you want only the leaves and tender stems. Pat dry with paper towels and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Broiling the Pineapple
• Preheat the broiler. Place the pineapple slices on a baking pan and sprinkle the sugar evenly on top of them. Broil about 4 inches from the heat source, turning once, for 10 minutes on each side, until lightly golden brown. Let cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
• Preparing the Dressing
• Place the garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.
• Peeling the Avocado
• Cut the avocado(s) lengthwise in half around the pit and remove the pit. Place the avocado halves cut side down on the work surface and slice lengthwise into 1-inch-wide wedges. Peel each segment by hand or with a paring knife, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Assembling the Salad
• Place the watercress in a medium bowl and toss with half the dressing. Arrange on a large platter.
• Add the pineapple and avocado to the same bowl and toss with the rest of the dressing. Mound the pineapple and avocado over the bed of watercress. Garnish with the slivers of red onion and serve immediately.

AVOCADO AND PINEAPPLE SALAD - ENSALADA DE AGUACATE Y PINA

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, and sugar in a blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper to this mixture to taste. Lightly toss the lettuce, pineapple, and red onion together. Pour on the oil and vinegar mixture until everything is well coated. Adjust the amount used to your own preference, more or less.
• Garnish individual salads with several avocado slices lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime juice.

AVOCADO & APPLE SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE Y MANZANA)

Steps:

• Arrange avocado, apples, and almonds on a serving platter as you wish.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over fruit.

EGG AND AVOCADO SALAD (ENSALADA DE HUEVO CON AGUACATE)

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a medium pot,cover with cold water.Bring the water to a hard boil.When the water boils,cover the pot and remove from heat.Let the eggs sit,covered,for 12 minutes.
• Rinse the eggs under cold water and peel.Cut the eggs into quarters.
• Cut each acocado in quarters; place a boiled egg quarter into the hole left by the pit in each avocado slice.
• Place a lettuce leaf on each plate,and top with a peice of avocado and egg.You may wish to give a whole half to each person and serve as a light main course.
• Whisk together oil and vinegar and pour over avocados;sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• Another option is to simple chop the eggs and avocado,dress in oil and vinegar,and serve over the lettuce in a serving bowl.It looks a little less elegant,but it is much easier and the flavors meld better.The Choice is yours.