Avocado with Minted Chimichurri
Category: Appetizer
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients: 
- 6 ripe Hass avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
- 1 bunch mint, chopped
- 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/2 bunch chives, chopped
- 1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- 1. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients except avocados to make chimichurri. Let sit at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to combine.
- 2. Just before serving, cut avocados in half, then peel, seed and slice them. Stack or scatter avocado slices in an attractive manner on serving plates and drizzle with chimichurri dressing. Serve immediately.
* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
