DAY Recipe

At the ranch, Lisa Ahier makes this salsa with and without avocado. At Gourmet, we liked it with.Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Makes about 3 cups

INGREDIENTS
2 cups finely diced tropical fruit such as [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 slice rye bread
1 tablespoon beetroot dip
1/3 avocado

DIRECTIONS

Toast the bread until its warm but not completely toasted.
Spread with beetroot dip.
Place sliced, or mashed beetroot on top.

INGREDIENTS

6 slices bacon
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3-4 drops Tabasco sauce
2 medium avocados , sliced
2 medium tomatoes , cut into cubes
1 small onion , chopped (1/4 cup)
4-6 cups salad greens

DIRECTIONS

Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet until crisp; drain and crumble.

Mix oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and tobasco sauce. Pour over avocados in bowl; toss. Add bacon bits, tomatoes and onion. Refrigerate about 2 hours.

Serve on salad greens.

INGREDIENTS

1 avocado
1 ounce goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshed squeezed lime juice

DIRECTIONS

Combine avacado with goat cheese.
Add remaining ingredients.
Adjust salt to taste.
Let stand 1 hour at room temperature to let flavors blend.

INGREDIENTS

6 garlic cloves , unpeeled
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
250 g rind less bacon
100 g green salad leaves
1 small red onion , sliced
2 avocados , cut into 1 . 5cm chunks
450 g tomatoes , cut into 1 . 5cm chunks
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 180deg. Place garlic on baking tray and roast for 30 mins, allow garlic to cool and then squeeze out the flesh and mash in a small bowl.

Add the [...]