AVOCADO SALAD WITH BELL PEPPER AND TOMATOES

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Categories     Tomato     Side     Low Carb     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Lunch     Avocado     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 small garlic clove, minced
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Coarse salt
1 firm, ripe avocado, halved and pitted
1/2 yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne. Season with salt.
  • 2. Scoop out flesh from avocado halves, reserving shells, and chop. Transfer to a bowl and add bell pepper, tomatoes, scallion, and chopped cilantro.
  • 3. Drizzle with dressing and season with salt. Gently stir to combine. Spoon mixture into reserved shells. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

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