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Arizona Avocado Salad Recipe

Wow your guests with this stunning and delicious Arizona Avocado Salad! A vibrant mix of creamy avocado, zesty lime, and spicy chili, this beautiful salad is the perfect side dish for enchiladas, Mexican rice, or beans. Easy to make, yet bursting with flavor, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 272.9 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arizona Avocado Salad

  • 2 ripe avocados (diced)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large ripe tomato, 2 tablespoons pulp reserved
  • a bed of crisp lettuce
  • 1-2 jalapeños (finely minced, adjust to taste)
  • extra chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
  • a sprinkle of cotija cheese (optional garnish)

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How to Make Arizona Avocado Salad

  1. Peel 1 large ripe tomato and carefully cut off the top, creating a lid.
  2. Gently scoop out the tomato pulp, reserving about 2 tablespoons for the mixture (optional).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 ripe avocados (diced), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1-2 jalapeños (finely minced, adjust to taste), 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce (or to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gently mix until combined.
  4. If desired, add the 2 tablespoons of reserved tomato pulp to the avocado mixture.
  5. Carefully fill the hollowed-out tomato with the avocado mixture.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve the stuffed tomato chilled on a bed of crisp lettuce. Garnish with extra chopped cilantro or a sprinkle of cotija cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

16g

Carbs

6g

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