Avocado And Tomatillo Salad With Croutons Recipe

Name: Avocado And Tomatillo Salad With Croutons Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 loaf Crusty French, Italian, or possibly sourdough bread; 2 x Avocados peeled and seeded; 1 x basket Cherry tomatoes washed and stemmed (red, yellow or possibly both); 2 bn Cilantro leaves washed; 5 x Tomatillos wash, peel, core; 1 Tbsp. Fresh lime juice; 2 Tbsp. White vinegar; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Freshly-grnd black pepper; 1 bn Scallions washed, sliced thin; 4 x Lettuce leaves for lining plates; 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/3 loaf Crusty French, Italian, or possibly sourdough bread
2 x Avocados peeled and seeded
1 x basket Cherry tomatoes washed and stemmed (red, yellow or possibly both)
2 bn Cilantro leaves washed
5 x Tomatillos wash, peel, core
1 Tbsp. Fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. White vinegar
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Freshly-grnd black pepper
1 bn Scallions washed, sliced thin
4 x Lettuce leaves for lining plates
1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil

1
Cut bread, with crusts, into 3/4-inch cubes.
2
In a frying pan, heat 2 Tbsp.
3
extra virgin olive oil and add in bread cubes shaking to lightly coat.
4
Sprinkle with salt and fresh grnd pepper to taste, reduce heat to medium low and toast croutons shaking occasionally for 15 min.
5
Remove from heat and cold to room temperature.
6
Dice the avocados in 3/4-inch cubes, place in a bowl.
7
Cut cherry tomatoes in half, add in to avocados along with cilantro leaves.
8
In a blender or possibly mini chopper, place tomatillos, lime juice, vinegar, the remaining 2 Tbsp.
9
extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper and blend well to make dressing.
10
Lightly toss avocados, tomatoes and cilantro with dressing and when almost mixed add in croutons, continue tossing till proportionately mixed.
11
Serve salad immediately on lettuce lined plates with sliced scallions sprinkled on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 loaf Crusty French, Italian, or possibly sourdough bread, 2 x Avocados peeled and seeded, 1 x basket Cherry tomatoes washed and stemmed (red, yellow or possibly both), 2 bn Cilantro leaves washed, and more.

Yes, Avocado And Tomatillo Salad With Croutons Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!