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Avocado Salad with Chimichurri Dressing

A simple avocado salad with chimichurri dressing.  Pairs wonderfully with rice and proteins.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Argentinian
Servings 4
Author Fervent Foodie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro, packed
  • 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 avocados, cubed
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients, except avocado and tomato, in a blender or food processor.  Pulse mixture until the onion and pepper pieces are very small.  In a medium bowl, toss the avocado and tomato with 1/2 cup of dressing.  Serve immediately.  Excess dressing pairs well with rice.