“Healthy and fresh food should be food that not only is good for your body, but it should also be flavorful. This salad is a great example of that. It’s made with seasonal tomatoes, field fresh watercress and ripe avocados. The dressing is light and fresh tasting and ties it all together.”
Water Grill is located at 615 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Open Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-11pm, and Friday-Saturday 11:30am-Midnight. For the menu and additional details, please visit http://www.watergrill.com/.
Tomato Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing from Water Grill
Photo Credit: Courtesy of King’s Seafood Company
Ingredients
For the Tomato Avocado Salad
- Heirloom Tomato – 7oz (approximately 1 each, cut into 6 wedges)
- Avocado – ½ each (cut into 4 slices)
- Poppyseed Dressing – 1 fl oz
- Watercress – ½ oz (approximately ¼ bunch, tops only)
- Black Pepper – pinch
- Maldon Salt – pinch
For the Poppy Seed Dressing
- White Wine Vinegar – 6 fl oz
- Poppy Seeds – ½ oz
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 6 fl oz
Method
Step 1:
- Place the wedges of tomato around the center of a low profile bowl.
- Add the avocado.
- Top the tomato and avocado with the poppyseed dressing and sprinkle with Maldon salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Place the watercress over the center of the tomato and avocado salad.
- The tomato and avocado should be visible below the watercress.
Step 2:
- Enjoy!
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