Sauces, Salads Recipes - Ensalada Verde

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced

• 1/2 cup olive or salad oil

• 2 Tbs. vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, halved

• 1 tsp. each; dry mustard, salt

• 1/4 tsp. pepper

• 1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives

• 1 package each; frozen Italian green beans, French-style green beans, green peas, asparagus spears-all cooked and drained

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

• Salsa Aioli (below)

Makes 6-8 servings

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Method:

1. Combine for marinade: oil, vinegar and seasonings. Beat or shake well.

2. Arrange avocados, olives and vegetables in serving dish.

3. Pour marinade over vegetables and chill several hours.

Salsa Aioli: Crush 6 cloves garlic; beat in 2 egg yolks. With fork or wire whisk, slowly beat in 1 cup olive oil and juice of 1 lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 cup.