Weekend Recipe: Easy Guacamole Salad

This recipe from Cook's Country isn't exactly traditional, but it's actually easier than a straightforward guacamole recipe: no mashing necessary! We think it'd make an excellent side dish to these carnitas.

Guacamole Salad

Serves 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper
• 4 scallions, sliced thin
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• 1/3cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 poblano chiles, seeded and sliced into 2-inch matchsticks
• 2 ripe avocados, pitted, skinned, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

SALT TOMATOES Toss tomatoes and ½ teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet and let drain 15 minutes.

MAKE DRESSING Combine scallions, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Let sit 5 minutes, then slowly whisk in oil.

TOSS SALAD Add chiles, avocados, cilantro, and drained tomatoes to bowl with dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.