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Showing posts with label South American Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South American Food. Show all posts

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Chunky Mango Avocado Salad

An easy salad with so many health benefits!

SALAD:
1 red pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
some black beans or chickpeas
1 mango, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
fresh cilantro

DRESSING:
3 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs lime juice, salt, pepper, a bit of cayenne, 1 clove garlic

Sunday, 3 March 2013

Chimichurri Sauce

This is great as a dip, side, or topping, Classic, from Argentina. 

YOU NEED:
  • 1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • OPTIONAL: a bit of lime juice, a bit of hot sauce. 
either all chopped SUPER finely, or put in a food processor. 


TRY IT ON STEAK!