Dec 02, 2007 18:10
GREEK AVOCADO SALAD WITH RED ONION AND FETA
Serves 4
Grated zest of 4 lemons, plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper
1 large red onion, cut into very thing slices
4 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
8ozs feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
To make the dressing, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss the red onions with half the dressing. Lay out the slices of 1 avocado on each of four plates. Season with salt and pepper. Top with red onions and scatter the feta over the onions. Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over the salads and sprinkle with the cilantro.
Source: "Rocco's 5 Minute Flavor - Fabulous Meals with 5 Ingredients in 5 Minutes" by Rocco DiSpirito
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