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Raw Tostadas with Spicy Strawberry Avocado Salad and Cilantro Relish

Name: Raw Tostadas with Spicy Strawberry Avocado Salad and Cilantro Relish
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered, if large); 8 oz jicama, peeled and diced (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, both stems and leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish; 1 tsp minced jalapeño; 2 medium limes, 1 juiced and 1 cut into 4 wedges; 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and diced; Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 4 - 6 inch raw sprouted corn tortillas; 1/8 tsp paprika; 1/8 tsp ground cumin (optional); 1/4 cup Cilantro Soy Relish ( recipe here )

Prep10 mins
Servings4

Makini Howell

Updated Apr 21, 2021

Strawberries make a sweet splash against the spicy jalapeño and cooling jicama in this recipe, standing in for more traditional tostada flavors like avocado and lime. The raw tortillas make for a different texture than the usual crisped version—one that’s fun to try out.

Raw Tostadas with Spicy Strawberry Avocado Salad and Cilantro Relish

Prep10 mins
Servings4

Ingredients

1 lb strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered, if large)
8 oz jicama, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, both stems and leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
1 tsp minced jalapeño
2 medium limes, 1 juiced and 1 cut into 4 wedges
2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 - 6 inch raw sprouted corn tortillas
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground cumin (optional)
1/4 cup Cilantro Soy Relish (recipe here)

Nutrition

Per serving:

calories282
protein5g
fat16g
carbs36g
- sugar8g
- fiber13g
sodium121mg

Directions

01

In large bowl, mix strawberries, jicama, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and avocados. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

02

Place a tortilla on each of 4 plates and spoon 3/4 to 1 cup of the strawberry mixture on top. Sprinkle with paprika and cumin, if using. Add 1 Tbsp of cilantro relish to each. Top with a cilantro sprig and a lime wedge.

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