For years I hated, hated avocados. I thought they were gross, slimy and terrible tasting. Then, I went to college, grew up (just a little) and being a mature food-loving adult, gave them another shot. I loved them. I was angry with myself for missing out on years of guacamole, how could I have done that?! The only acceptable solution is to devote this post to a really quick and easy recipe for my dear new friend.
Balsamic Avocado Salad
- 1 ripe medium avocado
- 1/3 heaping cup of crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (I like the cherry ones)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (I tend to use more)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Chop the avocado into pieces approximately 1-2 inch pieces. Toss in a bowl with the tomatoes and goat cheese. Pour the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Lightly toast the pine nuts until golden brown. Toss these into the mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon, lest the mixture turn into the consistency of guacamole. The goat cheese will melt a bit from the heat of the pine nuts and thicken the vinegar up ever so slightly. This goes great in a sandwich, over sauteed chicken or a fried egg (it was good, trust me). Also, this isn’t the prettiest thing to make, but it does taste delicious, if you like avocados that is.
