A favorite from my friend and colleague Jean Anderson.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (include some green tops)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 firm-ripe Haas avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
One 15 1/2-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
One 10-ounce bag European salad mix (iceberg, romaine, escarole, endive and radicchio)
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, scallions, and garlic in a large bowl until “creamy.” Add avocado and toss lightly.
- Add beans, tomatoes with green chilies, and salt. Toss lightly again and let stand at room temperature 20 minutes to combine flavors. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
- Add cilantro and parsley, toss again, and let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile bed greens on large deep platter.
- Spoon bean mixture on top of salad mix and serve.
What salad dressing did you use on a papaya, mango, avocado you made in the Keys, on PBS
Victoria,
Here is the recipe:
https://saramoulton.com/2019/10/key-west-backyard-cut-up-salad/