NY2ATL's LOW CARB RECIPES
CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD W/ Toasted Cumin Dressing
Cucumber-Avocado salad with Toasted Cumin Dressing
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tomato, cored, seeded, chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Dressing
1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup mild olive oil
Salt and pepper
If using seeds, grind in a mortar or coffee grinder and place in small bowl.
Add lemon juice and whisk well.
Add oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking until blended.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
In large salad bowl, combine greens with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat.
Place on serving plates.
Mix avocado, tomato, cucumber, and onion with remaining dressing; toss to coat.
Top each portion of greens with avocado
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
6 cups prepared mixed salad greens1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tomato, cored, seeded, chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Dressing
1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup mild olive oil
Salt and pepper
Directions:
In small dry skillet over low heat, toast cumin seeds or ground cumin 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring occasionally.If using seeds, grind in a mortar or coffee grinder and place in small bowl.
Add lemon juice and whisk well.
Add oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking until blended.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
In large salad bowl, combine greens with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat.
Place on serving plates.
Mix avocado, tomato, cucumber, and onion with remaining dressing; toss to coat.
Top each portion of greens with avocado
Serves 4.
