Spicy Green Tomato-Avocado Salad

  5.0 – 3 reviews  • Tomato
Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Prep: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 35 min
Prep: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 pounds green (unripe) tomatoes, cut into wedges
  2. Kosher salt
  3. Juice of 1 lime
  4. 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  5. 1 tablespoon honey
  6. 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  7. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  8. Freshly ground pepper
  9. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  10. 2 avocados
  11. 2 cups mache or Bibb lettuce leaves

Instructions

  1. Put the tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; let sit 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the lime juice, mustard, honey, jalapeno, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.
  3. When ready to serve, halve the avocados, remove the pits, peel and thinly slice. Add to the bowl with the dressing, then add the lettuce and tomatoes. Gently toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 152 calorie
Total Fat 12.5 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 150 milligrams
Carbohydrates 11 grams
Dietary Fiber 3.5 grams
Protein 2 grams
Sugar 6 grams
Calories 152 calorie
Total Fat 12.5 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 150 milligrams
Carbohydrates 11 grams
Dietary Fiber 3.5 grams
Protein 2 grams
Sugar 6 grams

Reviews

John Harris
I made this yesterday and it wa a huge hit.Going to try adding a few slivers of raw onions to see if it gets even better!!
Julie Smith
Fantastic. I love the tang of green tomatoes and followed this recipe exactly. It was such a fresh light salad with a little kick to wake you up. The only regret I have is how short the season is to get these jems!

 

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