Orange And Avocado Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette

The nature and depth of human pride are illuminated by comparing boasting to self-pity. Both are manifestations of pride. Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the response of pride to suffering. Boasting says, 'I deserve admiration because I have achieved so much.' Self-pity says, 'I deserve admiration because I have suffered so much.' Boasting is the voice of pride in the heart of the strong. Self-pity is the voice of pride in the heart of the weak. Boasting sounds self-sufficient. Self-pity sounds self-sacrificing. The reason self-pity does not look like pride is that it appears to be so needy. But the need arises from a wounded ego. It doesn't come from a sense of unworthiness, but from a sense of unrecognized worthiness. It is the response of unapplauded pride. Christian Hedonism severs the root of self-pity. People don't feel self-pity when suffering is accepted for the sake of joy.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Salads	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Oranges
1		Ripe avocado
1		Green onion, incl
		Top:sliced
		Salt & pepper
2 1/2	T	Olive oil
1/2	T	Red wine vinegar
1/2	T	Orange juice
1/2	t	Sugar
1/8	t	Ground cumin
1		Clove garlic: pressed

INSTRUCTIONS

Using a sharp knife, cut peel and all white membrane from oranges. Cut
oranges crosswise into 1/4" slices. Peel and pit avocados; cut
lengthwise into 1/2" wedges.  Arrange orange slices and avocado wedges
on a platter. Pour cumin  dressing over them.  Sprinkle with onions.
Season with salt and  pepper to taste, and serve.  CUMIN DRESSING:
Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange  juice, sugar,
ground cumin, and garlic. Cover and let stand for at  least 1 hour to
let flavors blend. Stir to reblend before using.  Recipe By     :  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

A Message from our Provider:

“To ignore God is the height of selfishness”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 79 Calories From Fat: 75 Total Fat: 8.5g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1.1mg Potassium: 16.7mg Carbohydrates: 1g Fiber: <1g Sugar: <1g Protein: <1g