How I love living in the tropics, not only for the abundance of fresh, local foods but also the abundance of critters that live in and around our house.
Though we haven't named him yet (suggestions are always welcome ๐), this little fellow (see pic below) has been living in our small papaya tree for a few months now. As it seems he finally starts to trust the big animal in the kitchen and even came to take a look at my cooking earlier this day. I bet he loves avocado salads too.
He (or she) was definitely up to something. I have never seen him walking over the washing line... seems like they are pretty acrobatic too. Or he justed wanted to get famous and came to show off!
But let's get on with the avocado and almond pesto salad!
Ingredients
For the pesto
1/2 head of garlic
1 cup fresh Italian basil leaves
1/4 cup almonds
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
For the salad
2 cups tomato, chopped
1 big avocado, cubed
3-4 cups arugula
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F or 200C. Add garlic (unpeeled cloves) and a little olive oil to a baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes or until soft.
- When ready, squeeze the garlic out of the peel and add to a small blender or food processor. Add other pesto ingredients and process until a smooth paste.
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, avocado, and pesto until coated.
- Add arugula to a plate or bowl and top with the avocado-tomato mixture.
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It looks nice.with added health benefits of avocado. Rich food for antioxident
One of my fav quick lunches. Thanks for stopping by @cryptokraze.
That adorable little lizard really is a scene-stealer! What a little ham! The salad looks truly healthy and delicious, and it would have to be in order not to be upstaged by such a cute critter.
I just love the lizard... and his friend lives in the other papaya tree! It seems that they are getting used to us for letting us come so close... too bad we move house in a few months :( gonna miss them. Thanks for stopping by @eyeofthestorm.
Ahh that looks scrumptious... and the little lizard is coool too!
The creature totally threw me off but the salad got me back on track :D
Hehe! He is a show stealer ;)
Looking Very testy & fress salad and the resepy items is very common,will try to make it shortly.if you fill free visti my blog @blueheaven and help me if you can.
Thanks @blueheaven! It was very delicious.
the food must be very nice and healthy...lucky me living in tropic area then I can eat many fresh and healthy food..!! nice post and very informative..upvoted and followed..follow me please
We fell in love with the tropics! Thanks for your comment and have a happy and healthy weekend!
would love to have a papaya growing here, too
they've managed to in SK in a plastic green house
but no seed source here ..hmmm .. maybe in the toko store :)
missing papaya with this post!
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Hehe! You can try and grow them in pots! They don't have to very tall to have fruits. I'm coming to Europe at the end of summer, I can mail you some seeds if you like.
That looks amazing, It's full of veggies and the fiber content in it will keep you full. Being a fitness freak, I do have to makes healthy food choices. I'll definitely add this recipe in my list. Thanks for sharing :)
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Thanks @rahul516! I'm sure you will love this nutrient dense lunch salad. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Looks great! Can I ask how you ended up in Cambodia?
My husband grew up with Cambodians living in Belgium and we traveled through Cambodia 5 years ago, feel in love with the country and people and decided to stay. People are the friendliest I have ever met and visas are so easy. Here's a post about it if you want to know more: https://steemit.com/life/@amy-goodrich/why-i-fell-in-with-the-tropics-and-moved-to-cambodia-se-asia-story-in-pictures Where are you from?
Potato, tomato, chicken, salad... Amen
Great recipe, thank you. Will most definitely give this one a go as avocado is a big favourite in our house. Thanks :-)
Same here! So happy to have an abundance of avocados. they come at $2 a kilo... I'm in heaven hehe! Thanks for your comment @amyturner.
So cute! How great to have a little friend like that and I am sure he or she is helping to keep the pests down out there. Lovely recipe. as always, you inspire me to get more creative with my healthy food preparation :)
Hehe! Gonna miss that little one when we move house in a few months.... thanks for your comment!
Ohhhh this looks super tasty!! I also like your visitor :p
Beautifully prepared simple, easy and surely super tasty salad! Lovely how the tomatoes and avocadoes are coated with the pesto!
Thanks @progressivechef! You should give the pesto a try! Was so yum ;)
Beautiful salad! Love fresh produce. Neat creature. Have a good day. Tess :)
Thanks Tess! Nothing better than fresh produce! You have a great day too.
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Looks absolutely delish! Thanks for sharing this recipe! :D
My pleasure! Thanks for dropping by @alinalisa
Sounds & looks yummy. Versatile as well. Potatoes, green beans? Now I'll harvest some basil and make some pesto myself.
Might work with potatoes and green beans too. Enjoy the pesto. It was yum ;)
Amy that looks delicious!
Ty @maruharraca ;)
Love the food and the lizard, thanks for sharing this healthy meal recipe!
My pleasure! Always happy t spread the healthy lifestyle vibe ;)
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This salad looks really good! Pesto, arugula and avocado, great combination! Thanks for another great recipe :)
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