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Duncan & Robert Abbott
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When Duncan Abbott’s hands get dirty, the earth gets a little cleaner. Because while he’s hand-pruning, hand-picking and hand-packaging avocados, his trees are absorbing carbon dioxide and replenishing oxygen in the air. And since Duncan’s avocados are grown close to market, they go from grove...
SHRIMP, WATERMELON AND CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SALAD
Categories
- Salads & Dressings,
- Quick and Easy
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Preparation
20 min
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Cook Time
0 min
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Total Time
20 min
Author: Recipe created by Connie Guttersen, RD, PhD, The New Sonoma Cookbook
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
The bright flavors of lime and cilantro complement the mild flavor of watermelon and the richness of avocado. Hass Avocados, the most common variety consumed worldwide, are actually native to California. California Avocados are known for their exceptional flavor, adding a delicious, creamy texture and beautiful color to many dishes.
Ingredients
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2.000
2
cups
arugula
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0.000
Salt and pepper, to taste
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0.000
Simple Spicy Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below)
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1.000
1
lb.
cooked shrimp
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4.000
4
cups
watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes
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0.250
¼
cup
thinly sliced red onion
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
cilantro
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2.000
2
ripe Fresh California Avocados, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
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0.000
Simple Spicy Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
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0.250
¼
cup
lime juice
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0.250
¼
tsp.
chopped garlic
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
chopped cilantro
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0.250
¼
tsp.
chopped chipotle in adobo sauce
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0.250
¼
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
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0.000
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toss arugula with salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette.
- Combine shrimp, watermelon, red onion and cilantro in a large bowl. Gently toss. Add avocado and the rest of the vinaigrette. Toss just to mix, being careful not to mash the avocados. Place on top of the arugula.
Simple Spicy Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette Instructions
Combine to mix well.
© 2011 Connie Guttersen, RD, PhD.
Nutrition information per serving
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