Cuban Tossed Salad Recipes

CUBAN-STYLE ORANGE CITRUS AVOCADO TOAST SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange the bread and almonds on a baking sheet and bake, flipping the bread once, until it?s toasted and crunchy and the almonds are golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Mash the avocado with 2 tablespoons of the Cuban Style Orange Citrus Vinaigrette in a small bowl. Spread some of the avocado mixture onto each piece of toast. Quarter each piece of toast and arrange the pieces on 4 plates with the points facing out to make a square.
• Toss together the greens, toasted almonds, feta, radishes and remaining vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season with salt. Put a mound of salad in the center of each avocado toast square. Garnish each salad with 2 orange wedges.

CUBANO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil.
• Combine the radishes, tomatoes, lettuce and onions in a large bowl and toss with just enough dressing to coat. Top with the avocado.

CUBAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.
• Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.
• Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.

EASY CUBAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a 1-pint container or jar with tight-fitting lid. Tightly close the lid and shake until the ingredients are well blended. Refrigerate until ready to toss with the salad, or up to 3 days.
• Combine chopped romaine, tomato wedges, sliced radishes, sliced red onion, and chopped avocado in a large bowl. Add as much dressing as you like, and toss all ingredients. Refrigerate unused salad dressing.
• Serve dressed, tossed salads on individual salad plates.

TOSSED SALAD CUBANO

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and radishes on a serving platter, or toss them together in a salad bowl.
• Using a blender, mix together garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper to make a vinaigrette type dressing.
• Chill the salad and dressing until ready to serve.