Contributed By: tiffluu
America's Test Kitchen/ATK
|
|
Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup Lime juice from 2 limes
2 Small cloves garlic , minced
1 Medium jalapeño chile , minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon Cumin seed , toasted in small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden, about 4 minutes
1 teaspoon Grated orange zest
1/4 cup Olive oil
Table salt and ground black pepper
2 Medium heads romaine lettuce , leaves separated, washed, dried, and torn into small pieces (about 9 cups firmly packed)
1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves , washed, dried, and stemmed (about 1 quart)
1/2 Medium red onion , sliced thin
1 Avocado (preferably Haas), halved, pitted, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 Large oranges , segmented
Preparation
1. Whisk lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and orange zest in medium bowl; whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Pour all but 2 tablespoons dressing over lettuce and cilantro; toss to coat. Toss onion and avocado in remaining dressing. Divide dressed greens among individual plates; arrange a portion of onion, avocado, and orange segments on greens. Serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 191
;
Total Fat: 14.7g
;
Saturated Fat: 2g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g
;
Carbohydrates: 15g
;
Protein: 2.7g
;
Vitamin A: 5259 IU
;
Vitamin C: 62mg
;
Calcium: 68mg
;
Sodium: 23mg
;
Iron: 1.3mg
;
Fiber: 5.9g