Cuban Salad
Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!
Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!
Ingredients
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2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
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4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges
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2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
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1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
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½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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¼ cup fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Method
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Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.
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Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.
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Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.
