AVOCADO AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO TARTARE
Serves 4 to 6
Besides being some of the richest sources of monounsaturated (healthy) fats in the world, avocados are also one of the better sources of B vitamins, such as niacin, which assist your body in building and repairing DNA. From “Nourish and Glow,” by Jules Aron
For the avocado layer: 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh
lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped
fresh cilantro
1/2 small jalapeño
pepper, minced
Sea salt and freshly
ground black pepper 2 medium Hass avocados, peeled and finely diced
1 cup peeled and finely
diced cucumber
For the tomato layer: 1 tablespoon finely
chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon finely
chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh
lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly
ground black pepper 2 cups finely diced
heirloom tomato
4 to 6 fresh basil leaves,
for garnish
To make the avocado layer:
Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, and jalapeño in a medium bowl.
Season with salt and black pepper. Gently fold in the avocados and cucumber.
To make the tomato layer:
Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, mint, and basil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Gently fold in the tomato.
Mound the avocado layer in the center of individual plates and top with a layer of the tomato mixture.
Garnish each with a fresh basil leaf.