Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad (Ensalada de Aguacate, Berro, y Piña)

Name: Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad (Ensalada de Aguacate, Berro, y Piña)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large Florida (West Indian) avocado or 2 Hass avocados; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 Tbsps cider vinegar or fresh lime juice; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 142 grams small red onion thinly slivered lengthwise; 1 kilograms pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into four 1-inch-thick slices; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 Tbsp sugar; 2 bunches watercress

Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad (Ensalad From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have floridan avocado, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Preparing the Watercress

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Watercress

Place the watercress in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any grit or sand. Discard any yellowing leaves and remove the tough stems; for this salad, you want only the leaves and tender stems. Pat dry with paper towels and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.

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Watercress

Water

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Paper Towels

Colander

Broiling the Pineapple

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Pineapple

Preheat the broiler.

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Broiler

Place the pineapple slices on a baking pan and sprinkle the sugar evenly on top of them. Broil about 4 inches from the heat source, turning once, for 10 minutes on each side, until lightly golden brown.

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Pineapple Rings

Sugar

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Baking Pan

Let cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.

Preparing the Dressing

Place the garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.

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Lime Juice

Olive Oil

Seasoning

Vinegar

Garlic

Pepper

Cumin

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Peeling the Avocado

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Avocado

Cut the avocado(s) lengthwise in half around the pit and remove the pit.

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Avocado

Place the avocado halves cut side down on the work surface and slice lengthwise into 1-inch-wide wedges. Peel each segment by hand or with a paring knife, and cut into 1-inch cubes.

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Avocado Halves

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Knife