Avocado Salad Cuban Style Food

ENSALADA DE AGUACATE (AVOCADO SALAD)

Steps:

• With skin on, cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit then cut each half into quarters.
• Place onions, garlic, olive oil, oregano, cilantro, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and let the onions marinate 10-20 minutes.
• Add the avocados and massage well in the vinaigrette
• Taste and adjust as necessary before serving in mounds on individual plates.

KICKED-UP CUBAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Add the avocado, lettuce, red onion, jalapeno and pineapple to a large bowl.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, cayenne and salt in a small bowl. Pour some of the dressing over the salad and toss, adding more if desired. Reserve any extra dressing for later use.

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.

AVOCADO SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE)

Steps:

• Marinate the onion
• Place the onion slices and vinegar in a resealable plastic bag, press out as much air as possible, and close the bag. Alternatively, place the onion and vinegar in a small bowl and put a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ingredients so that the onion slices remain submerged in the vinegar. Allow the onion to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Assemble the salad and serve
• Reserve a few tablespoons of the vinegar used to marinate the onion before draining the onion slices and setting aside. Place the avocado slices on a serving platter and top with the red onion slices. Drizzle the oil and reserved red wine vinegar over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.

CUBAN GREEN SALAD WITH AVOCADOS

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup of the canola oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add 1/3 cup of the sherry vinegar, and scrape up any browned bits that have adhered to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Combine remaining 1/3 cup sherry vinegar and lime juice in a medium nonreactive bowl, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. While constantly whisking, pour in remaining 1/4 cup canola oil and olive oil in a slow, thin stream until dressing is well combined; set aside.
• To serve, combine cooled onions, tomatoes, avocados, lettuces, and black beans in a large bowl and toss. Add 3/4 of the vinaigrette and toss until greens are well coated. Taste, add more vinaigrette as desired, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

CUBAN AVOCADO, WATERCRESS, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE, BERRO, Y PIñA)

Steps:

• Preparing the Watercress
• Place the watercress in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any grit or sand. Discard any yellowing leaves and remove the tough stems; for this salad, you want only the leaves and tender stems. Pat dry with paper towels and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Broiling the Pineapple
• Preheat the broiler. Place the pineapple slices on a baking pan and sprinkle the sugar evenly on top of them. Broil about 4 inches from the heat source, turning once, for 10 minutes on each side, until lightly golden brown. Let cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
• Preparing the Dressing
• Place the garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.
• Peeling the Avocado
• Cut the avocado(s) lengthwise in half around the pit and remove the pit. Place the avocado halves cut side down on the work surface and slice lengthwise into 1-inch-wide wedges. Peel each segment by hand or with a paring knife, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Assembling the Salad
• Place the watercress in a medium bowl and toss with half the dressing. Arrange on a large platter.
• Add the pineapple and avocado to the same bowl and toss with the rest of the dressing. Mound the pineapple and avocado over the bed of watercress. Garnish with the slivers of red onion and serve immediately.

CUBAN STUFFED AVOCADOS

Steps:

• Cut avocados in half and peel them carefully.
• Mix vinegar, oil, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Marinate the avocados in the mix; place in the refrigerator.
• Cut lobster in small cubes, mix well with mayonnaise.
• Fill avocado halves, decorate with olives and pimentos.
• Serve cold over lettuce leaves.

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.

NO-FUSS AVOCADO ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange avocado and onion slices on a large platter. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

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.