Avocado Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup more freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes total)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• coarse salt
• 1 medium jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 medium avocados (about 8 ounces each)

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine onion with 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; toss to combine.let lime-marinated onion sit at room temperature until it softens and brightens in color, about 1 hour (up to 1 day covered and refrigerated).
• 2 make dressing: in a blender, combine remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar: season generously with salt. blend until smooth. with motor running, add oil in a steady stream through the feeder opening until incorporated.
• 3 just before serving, slice avocados; arrange on a serving platter. top with onion; drizzle with dressing.