Avocado Salad with Tomatoes

AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOMATOES, LIME, AND TOASTED CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

This  Salad and Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette is one of my favorites. THe salad is perfect with sweet red onions as long as they are mild and not bitter. I love this salad during the summer and the arugula is slightly peppery but not too strong.  

Ingredients

•  4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks, or 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
•  2 ripe large Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
•  1 large red onion, thinly sliced
•  Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette, recipe follows
•  1 cup arugula leaves
•  1 teaspoon ground cumin
•  1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

Gently mix the tomatoes, avocados, onions, arugula, and half of the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Check for seasoning and add more vinaigrette, if needed. Sprinkle the cumin and cilantro over the top and serve immediately.

Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, cumin, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oils until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste

 Do not use a blender to make this vinaigrette.