Brown Acres http://www.brownacres.com Everyday life on the farm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:06:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Mango Avocado Salad http://www.brownacres.com/2013/04/04/mango-avocado-salad/ http://www.brownacres.com/2013/04/04/mango-avocado-salad/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:06:32 +0000 BrownAcres http://www.brownacres.com/?p=1125 Continue reading →]]> We have so much going on at this time.  The blog seems to be the first thing to get put off followed by a number of other things.  We are awaiting the birth of our first granddaughter. I have been busy getting their room ready & running to appoints 2-3 times a week which are 140 miles from where we live. Its been a long journey with premature labor for a few months. I thought I’d at least share a recipe I recently made that is perfect for the doldrums of winter. I know it sounds funny but if you like mango & avocado you must give it a try! Mango Avocado Salad

Mango Avocado Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 Mangoes, chopped into chunks
  • 2 Avocados, chopped into chunks
  • 1 Red Onion, chopped small
  • 1 Bell Pepper, chopped into ½” pieces (red, orange or yellow)
  • 1 Jalapeño, diced finely
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped
  • 2-4 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions
  1. Prep all ingredients as listed.
  2. Gently combine all ingredients. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Enjoy!

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Ingredients
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 1 Orange Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Pepper
  • 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes or Large Tomato, chopped
  • 1 Large Cucumber
  • ½ Cup Kalamata Olives
  • ½ Red Onion
  • 1 Tbsp Capers
  • ¼ Cup Greek Dressing (Kraft or Newman’s Own is good) or try this recipe from Clover Lane
  • Season with Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Optional: Feta Cheese or Fresh Mozzarella crumbled on top.

Instructions
  1. Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, olives and onion.
  2. Dump all ingredients together and enjoy!

Notes
This recipe keeps well in the fridge for a few days.

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