Radish and Orange Chopped Salad

Name: Radish and Orange Chopped Salad
Ingredients: 1 medium, cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice; , Table salt; 3 tablespoons, extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons, fresh lime juice; 1 medium, garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon); 10 , radishes, halved and sliced thin (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 , oranges, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and drained (about 1 cup); 1 , ripe but still firm avocado, pitted, skinned, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see note); 1/2 small, red onion, minced (about 1/4 cup); 1/2 cup, fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1 , romaine heart, washed, dried, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups); 3 ounces, Manchego cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup, unsalted pepitas, toasted (see note); , Ground black pepper

Side Dishes
Cheese
Fruit
Vegetables
Salads

Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2009

We wanted complementary flavors and textures in every bite—not a random collection of bland, watery produce from the crisper drawer.

SERVES 4 as a light entree or 6 as a side dish

TIME 45 minutes

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