Meals Matter

Fresh Spinach and Avocado Salad

Contributed By: circleseven
The Best Ever Vegetarian Cookbook by Linda Fraser

Young, tender spinach leaves are delicious served with avocado, cherry tomatoes and radishes in a tofu sauce.

Ingredients

1 Large avocado

Juice of 1 lime

8 oz Fresh baby spinach leaves

4 oz Cherry tomatoes

4 Scallions, sliced

1/2 Cucumber

2 oz Radishes, sliced

Radish roses, and herb sprigs, to garnish

4 oz Soft, silken tofu

3 tbsp Milk

2 tsp Prepared mustard

1/2 tsp White wine vinegar

Pinch of cayenne, plus extra to serve

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and strip off the skin. Cut the flesh into slices. Transfer to a plate, drizzle with the lime juice and set aside.

Wash and dry the spinach leaves. Put them in a mixing bowl.

Cut the large cherry tomatoes in half and add all the tomatoes to the mixing bowl, with the scallions. Cut the cucumber into chunks and add to the bowl with sliced radishes.

Make the dressing. Put the tofu, milk, mustard, wine vinegar and cayenne in a food processor or blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Process for 30 seconds, until smooth. Scrape the dressing into a bowl and add a little extra milk if you like a thinner dressing. Sprinkle with a little extra cayenne and garnish with radish roses and herb sprigs.

Cook's Notes

I'd try a different onion, like a red, and smaller tomatoes.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 2
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree
Appetizers
Snack