Avocado Salad

This was, for me, the highlight of the meal! It is so easy, and it was delicious. Don't be put off by the picture above & all that raw onion. When they are combined with the lime juice etc below, the end result is quite mild, and really delicious!

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons, plus 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)

2 teaspoons sugar

1 jalapeno chilli, chopped (per the pork recipe, I had to buy a jar of japaleno's)

1 cup lightly packed coriander leaves

1/2 cup olive oil

4 avocado's, thinly sliced

salt & pepper

1) In a small bowl, combine the onion w/ 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, tossing to combine. Let the lime-marinade onion mixture soak at room temperature for at least one hour (or for a day, covered in the fridge). The onion will soften, and brighten (like your favourite fabric softener!).

2) Make the dressing: combine the 1/4 cup lime juice,jalapeno, coriander & remaining 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, seasoning with salt to taste. Blend until smooth (I like to use my bamix thing for this). With the motor running, add the oil in a steady stream until incorporated.

3) just before serving, slice the avocados & arrange on a serving plate. Top with onion, drizzle with the dressing & serve.