AVOCADO highs

Entrepreneur Lopa Saikia shares a wholesome salad recipe that one can rustle up at home

AVOCADO AND MEAT SALAD

LIME DRESSING ◗ 2 tbsp lime juice ◗ 1 tbsp honey ◗ 1/4 cup olive oil ◗ 1 garlic clove, minced ◗ ½ tsp salt + black pepper

CHICKEN/ MEAT OF YOUR CHOICE

◗ 400 gm chicken breast finally cut into long piece ◗ 1/2 tsp and oregano ◗ 1/4 tsp cumin powder ◗ Salt and pepper ◗ 1/2 tbsp olive oil

AVOCADO SALSA

◗ 1 avocado, chunky dice

◗ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

◗ ¾ cup corn kernels (fresh corn)

◗ ½ red onion, finely

SALAD ◗ 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro, finely chopped ◗ 5 heaped lettuce cut into bite-sized pieces

METHOD

◗ Place lime dressing ingredients in a jar, shake well.

◗ Put 2 tbsp dressing in a ziplock bag. Add oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, mix/squidge bag. Add chicken, seal and massage to coat. Marinate atleast for 30 minutes.

◗ Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium low, cook chicken to taste (2 cm / 4/5” takes around 8 minutes), getting a nice brown crust on it. Rest five minutes, then slice.

◗ Add 2 tbsp coriander into dressing and shake.

◗ Place avocado, corn, tomato and onion in a bowl. Add remaining coriander, drizzle with a bit of dressing, toss gently.

◗ Place lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with a bit of dressing, toss.

◗ Assemble salad: place lettuce on a serving platter. Top with Salsa and sliced chicken and drizzle remaining Dressing.