Red, White, and Green Salad Recipe

Name: Red, White, and Green Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 scallions (dark green tops only); 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed); 1/4 c. Cilantro leaves; 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 avocado; 1 head butter or Boston lettuce; 12 cherry tomatoes; 1/4 c. Cilantro leaves; 3 oz. Ricotta salata; 4 scallions (white parts only)

Servings: persons

4 scallions (dark green tops only)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed)
1/4 c. Cilantro leaves
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1 avocado
1 head butter or Boston lettuce
12 cherry tomatoes
1/4 c. Cilantro leaves
3 oz. Ricotta salata
4 scallions (white parts only)

1
To make dressing: In a mini food processor or blender, add scallions, 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice and salt; pulse to combine.
2
Continue to process while adding olive oil.
3
Once dressing is well blended, taste and adjust spice/heat level with additional jalapeno, being careful not to add too much at one time.
4
In a small bowl, mix avocado with about half the dressing and set aside.
5
This will prevent the avocado from browning.
6
Assemble salad by arranging lettuce leaves in bottom of a large serving bowl.
7
Add tomatoes, then cilantro leaves; crumble ricotta salata over the top and sprinkle with scallions.
8
Place avocado in center; serve remaining dressing on the side.

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 scallions (dark green tops only), 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed), 1/4 c. Cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Red, White, and Green Salad 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.

Red, White, and Green Salad

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