I think that you will find the addition of the other fruits etc in these salads will change your mind re: the avocado....I'm sure you know the things to look for when buying one? If it is not soft and unripe when you purchase, just put in a brown paper bag with a banana and you will have a nice ripe, buttery, smooth avo in a couple of days (or sooner, maybe). You could always try a little on a corner of the salad and discard immediately if you decide you do not like the taste....if you don't, just send it to me
I'll eat the whole dang thing
#1
Minted Orange and Avocado Salad
4 slices fresh pineapple (I have used canned slices and they are just as good if not better!)
4 lettuce or curly endive leaves
2 avocadoes, finely sliced
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
Garnish
orange and chive shreds
2 TBS roasted chopped hazelnuts
Place pineapple slices on lettuce leaves. Arrange avocado slices and orange segments over pineapple. Spoon over the Creamy Orange Dressing (previous post) and garnish with hazelnuts, and orange zest and chive strands.
#2 Nordic Avocado Pear Salad
2 avocados sliced
2 large pears (peeled only if skin isn't in good condition) and finely slice-----canned works well here, too.
4 large slices Jarlsberg cheese, cut in julienne strips
4 lettuce leaves
2 TBS pecan nuts, chopped coarsely
Arrange avocado,pear and cheese slices attractively on lettuce leaves and top with Nordic dressing (previous post). Sprinkle with a little paprika or poppy seeds to garnish and finish with a sprinkling of pecan nuts.
#3 Rice and Avocado Salad
An exotic blend of sweet and sour flavors, delightful if eaten on its own (or with other salads) or with a curry-flavoured main dish.
2 cups cooked brown rice (I have used white with good results, too.
1 small cucumber chopped
2 TBS raisins soaked in juice of 1/2 orange ro 30 minutes
2 TBS chopped brazil nuts
1/2 green and red pepper, finely shredded
2 small avocados, chopped
2 bananas, halved and sliced
Mix together rice, cucumber, raisins, nuts and peppers. Lastly, toss in avo and banana. Mix in Tangy Dressing (previous post) and serve well chilled.
Note: Allow enough time for the flavor of the dressing to penetrate the salad.
BON APPETIT!!!! Hope you let us know what you think if you do try.
Here are a couple of other ideas that are yummy!!
Avocado Cream Sauce
Delicious served over a salad of luscious tropical fruits.
1 avocado
2 tsps honey (I use more)
300 ml cream
Blend all ingredients until smooth and thick in a blender or processor.
Note: Weight conscious people can sub cottage cheese or nayural yoghurt for the cream.
Alligator Pear Fruit Sauce
Alligator pear was the original name for avocado.
1 avocado
1 TBS honey (More=better
)
juice of one orange
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Cream can be folded through this or a banana can be added.
Note: Serve this recipe over fruit salad tossed in coconut.
Any questions???? Please ask!!!
