Arizona Avocado Salad Food

AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon each fresh lime juice and orange juice, 1 minced shallot and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 2 diced avocados, 1 1/2 cups cubed jicama or radishes, 1/2 cup each cubed mango and pineapple and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; gently toss. Season with salt.

AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing, mix the crushed garlic with a pinch of salt, the lemon juice and olive oil. Set aside until ready to serve.
• Combine the salad ingredients in a bowl, season and toss with the dressing just before serving. Serve with Crisp Za'atar bread (see below) and Chermoula-marinated mackerel (see 'Goes well with').

ARIZONA TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Crumble-fry the ground beef (w/salt, pepper, garlic to taste) and allow it to cool.
• Mix beef with beans and lettuce.
• Stick a long spoon in the Picanté sauce jar.
• Put remaining ingredients in individual bowls, with appropriate tongs, spoons, etc. for serving.
• Put a layer of fritos in your bowl or on your plate.
• Cover with beef-bean-lettuce mixture.
• Add other ingredients as desired.
• Apply the picanté sauce to taste. Add hot sauce as required by your palate.
• Step aside, because the first ones through the line will be coming back for more!