Grilled Avocado Salad


I love avocados! They are so delicious, healthy and extremely versatile.  Grilled avocados are a great way of changing up the usual avocado salad or salsa. They take only a few minutes on a hot grill or grill pan to achieve a delicious and amazing flavor.  I serve this salad room temperature or cold.  A glass of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with this delicious salad.  Cheers!


4 large, ripe fresh avocados, sliced lengthwise

1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion 

2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

2 limes, zest and juiced

1/2 cup crumbled or grated Cotija cheese

1 tsp. salt 

1/4 tsp. pepper 

Turn grill or grill pan on high heat.

Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove pit.  

Scoop out the avocado from the tough outer layer in 1 piece with a spoon.

Slice each half of avocados into 4-5 equal slices. Note: Do not slice too thinly or the avocado will fall apart on the grill.

Place sliced avocados on a plate and drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt over them.

Thinly sliced red onion, cut cherry tomatoes in half and chop cilantro. Place into a mixing bowl.

Place avocado slices on the grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side.

Once the avocado slices are done, place onto a plate and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut each slice into small chunks.

Place avocado pieces, red onion slices, cherry tomatoes and cilantro into a mixing bowl. 

Top with the zest of 2 limes.

Add the juice of the 2 limes, the remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper over the avocado mixture. Mix well so that lime juice is well incorported.

Top with Cotija cheese.


 

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