CUBAN AVOCADO, WATERCRESS, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD (ENSALADA DE AGUACATE, BERRO, Y PIñA)
Provided by Maricel Presilla
Categories Salad Side Christmas Lunch Tropical Fruit Pineapple Avocado Watercress Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! It was a big hit with my family.
Azan Sohail
[email protected]This salad is too bland for my taste. I'll add some chili peppers to give it a kick.
Benjamin Anaya
[email protected]I'm allergic to avocado, so I'll have to find a substitute.
kingdom precious
[email protected]I don't have any pineapple, so I'll use mango instead.
Gerald Simengwa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of watercress, so I might leave that out.
Hamed 001
[email protected]This salad sounds interesting. I'll have to give it a try.
M I D O H U SS E I N
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of avocado and pineapple, but I'm willing to try it.
Melissa velbaum
[email protected]This salad is a nice change from the usual green salad. The avocado and pineapple add a lot of flavor and texture.
Dollar Money Earn
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.
Hamza Chaudry
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
Tadiwanashe Chiwara
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love the combination of flavors.
Mohamed Ali
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover avocado and pineapple.
Lungu Fortune
[email protected]This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic.
Taimoor Niazi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed this salad. The watercress and pineapple helped to balance out the avocado's richness.
Vaultawork
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Jehanzeb Khan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors all work perfectly together.
Siphokazi Mangena
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Emon Miah
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of avocado, watercress, and pineapple was unique and refreshing, and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.