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Holy Guacamolé!

Warm Spiced Bell Pepper and Avocado Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

25 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerMexican
Herb's take

Inspired by Mexican flavors, this dinner salad turns humble avocado and bell pepper into the main event. The trick is sautéing the peppers with spices and finishing everything with a zippy lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced bell peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes until just tender.
  2. 02
    Sprinkle bell peppers with paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring to bloom the spices.
  3. 03
    Remove from heat and let peppers cool slightly.
  4. 04
    In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, white vinegar, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  5. 05
    Arrange avocado and sautéed bell peppers on a large platter or individual plates.
  6. 06
    Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette evenly over everything. Let sit for 2 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
  7. 07
    Serve immediately, optionally with extra black pepper on top.

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