Avocado Salad With Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 fresh plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small shallot
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (may remove the seeds for a milder dish)
• 2 large firm ripe avocados
• 2-3 cups shredded lettuce

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the vinegar, orange juice, orange peel, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Gradually whisk in oil until dressing is thoroughly blended.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro, shallot and jalapeno, toss lightly to mix; allow to stand, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 hours to blend flavors.

4. 4

   Just before serving, cut avocados lengthwise into halves; remove and discard pit, cut the avocados lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

5. 5

   Arrange the avocados over chilled, lettuce lined plates; top with tomato relish and garnish with a spring of cilantro, orange peel or tomato wedge.