Red White And Green Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 scallions (dark green tops only)

1 jalapeño pepper (seeds removed)

1/4 c. Cilantro leaves

2 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

1 avocado

1 head butter or Boston lettuce

12 cherry tomatoes

1/4 c. Cilantro leaves

3 oz. Ricotta salata

4 scallions (white parts only)

Preparation

Step 1To make dressing: In a mini food processor or blender, add scallions, 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, cilantro, lime juice and salt; pulse to combine. Continue to process while adding olive oil. Once dressing is well blended, taste and adjust spice/heat level with additional jalapeño, being careful not to add too much at one time.Step 2In a small bowl, mix avocado with about half the dressing and set aside. This will prevent the avocado from browning.Step 3Assemble salad by arranging lettuce leaves in bottom of a large serving bowl. Add tomatoes, then cilantro leaves; crumble ricotta salata over the top and sprinkle with scallions. Place avocado in center; serve remaining dressing on the side.