Salads

By Jeff Erb and the National Honey Board

Avocado Salad With Honey-Cumin Vinaigrette
Served with crusty bread, this salad is filling enough for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 4 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

  • 1 large onion, finely sliced
  • 2 large avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, finely sliced
  • 12 ounce mixed greens (the equivalent of 1 store-bought package)

Directions

Dressing:

  • Combine first six ingredients together in medium sized bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in oil until thoroughly blended.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle over salad and toss.

Salad:

  • Gently combine all ingredients.
  • Serves: 4

Zesty Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)

Directions

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until blended.
  • Makes: 3/4 cup.
 
     
 

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