Besides being some of the richest sources of monounsaturated (healthy) fats in the world, avocados are also one of the better sources of B vitamins, such as niacin, which assist your body in building and repairing DNA.
From “Nourish and Glow,” by Jules Aron
Serves 4 to 6
For the avocado layer:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ small jalapeño pepper, minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium Hass avocados, peeled and finely diced
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced cucumber
For the tomato layer:
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups finely diced heirloom tomato
- 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, for garnish
To make the avocado layer:
Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, and jalapeño in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Gently fold in the avocados and cucumber.
To make the tomato layer:
- Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, mint, and basil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the tomato.
- Mound the avocado layer in the center of individual plates and top with a layer of the tomato mixture. Garnish each with a fresh basil leaf.