Crab and Avocado Salad with Tomato-Horseradish Vinaigrette

By David Harbilas

Though this recipe appears to be lean on tomatoes, there is no doubt that it would lack something without them.

Avocados are known for being loaded with fat, which usually calls for something to cut through the richness.

A sauce made from pureed tomatoes, horseradish root and lemon juice is sweet, a little hot, and slightly acidic.

serves 2

• 3 avocados, diced
• juice of ½ lime
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion
• 4 ounces crabmeat, picked clean and flaked
• juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 red tomatoes, peeled and seeded
• ¼ cup grated fresh horseradish
• salt and pepper to taste

In a bowl, combine the avodaco with the lime juice, red onion, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. In another bowl, combine the Read the rest of this entry »