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So Easy Guacamole

So Easy Guacamole

Q U I C K T I P S: Because chili peppers contain that can burn your skin and volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chili peppers, wear rubber gloves. […]

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by Mr. Wake

Smoked Bacon and Avocado Macaroni Salad

Smoked Bacon and Avocado Macaroni Salad

Quick Tips: When being used for a cold salad, pasta should always be rinsed after cooking. This serves two purposes: First, it stops the cooking process immediately. Rinsing in cold water brings the temperature of the pasta down, which you don’t want when eating it […]

Pasta, Salads, Sides

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by Mr. Wake

Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

May 28, 2017

Servings: 4

Prep: 15 min

Total: 15 min

Difficulty: Easy

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By: Mr. Wake

Ingredients

1/4 scallions (green onions) thinly sliced
3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 3/4 inch pieces)
1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into about 3/4 inch pieces
12 ounces cherry tomatoes (quartered)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces of shaved smoked Gouda

Directions

Step 1 Whisk vinegar, garlic, mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in a medium size bowl until mixture is milky with lumps. Whisk constantly and slowly drizzle in oil. Dressing will begin to appear silky and slightly thickened.
Step 2 Gently toss avocados, 2 tablespoons dressing, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in different bowl. Transfer avocados to a large serving platter and or onto individual serving plates.
Step 3 Toss tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, lime juice and scallions with remaining dressing.
Step 4 Spoon tomato mixture over avocados and sprinkle with shaved Gouda
Step 5 Enjoy!

Quick Tips:

Never use concentrated juice. Fresh is always best.

Alternative serving option: Place avocados onto a bed of Bibb lettuce, then top with tomato mixture.

Avoiding tossing avocados with tomato mixture. The avocado will coat the other ingredients resulting in am army-green film.

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by Mr. Wake