Avocado Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

Name: Avocado Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 firm, ripe avocado, halved and pitted; 1 pinch Pinch of cayenne pepper; 6 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish; 1 serving Coarse salt; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 Juice lime; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced

Avocado Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 404 calories, 6g of protein, and 34g of fat. This recipe serves 1. A mixture of garlic clove, cayenne pepper, cherry tomatoes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne. Season with salt.

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Lime Juice

Olive Oil

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Garlic

Salt

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Whisk

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Scoop out flesh from avocado halves, reserving shells, and chop.

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Avocado Halves

Pasta Shells

Transfer to a bowl and add bell pepper, tomatoes, scallion, and chopped cilantro.

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Bell Pepper

Cilantro

Green Onions

Tomato

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Drizzle with dressing and season with salt. Gently stir to combine. Spoon mixture into reserved shells.

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Pasta Shells

Salt

Garnish with whole cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

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Fresh Cilantro

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