Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad

While the flavor of cumin is often instantly recognizable, ground coriander (ground from the seeds of cilantro plants) is more subtle. It adds a mild lemon flavor to dishes like this simple, sophisticated salad.

Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad

While the flavor of cumin is often instantly recognizable, ground coriander (ground from the seeds of cilantro plants) is more subtle. It adds a mild lemon flavor to dishes like this simple, sophisticated salad.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ½ jalapeño, seeded and sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ to 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk together cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, sugar, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, lime rind, lime juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Or, combine in a jar, close lid tightly, and shake until well blended.
  • Arrange tomatoes and avocados on a platter. Drizzle with cumin-coriander vinaigrette; sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe
Heirloom Tomato Avocado Salad!