Tomato Avocado And Escarole Salad Recipes

TOMATO, AVOCADO AND ESCAROLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, olives, mint and salt. Add the escarole, oil and vinegar and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle in the avocado and the pine nuts, then serve.

SPICY GREEN TOMATO-AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; let sit 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice, mustard, honey, jalapeno, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.
• When ready to serve, halve the avocados, remove the pits, peel and thinly slice. Add to the bowl with the dressing, then add the lettuce and tomatoes. Gently toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice tomato in half and squeeze seeds into a bowl. Dice tomato into pieces. Transfer to medium bowl. Chop avocado and combine with tomato. Pour in lemon juice. Add onion. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

AVOCADO-TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside until juicy, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
• Pit and peel the avocado; cut into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the bacon, chives and blue cheese.
• Puree 1/2 cup each crumbled blue cheese and sour cream, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 small garlic clove (smashed) and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar in a blender. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup more blue cheese, 2 to 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce and/or hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Makes about 2 cups.)

CHERRY TOMATO PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, place avocados, spinach, basil, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream., Drain rotini; transfer to a large bowl. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat. Top with pine nuts and toppings of your choice.

EASY TOMATO AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

ESCAROLE, AVOCADO, AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper. Add escarole, and toss to combine. Transfer to serving plates, and garnish with avocado and radish.

TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pepper. Arrange the slices of avocado and tomato alternately like the spokes of a wheel on one big serving plate, or individual plates. Drizzle lightly with the dressing, and serve immediately.