Wednesday, June 27, 2012

AVOCADO ARE IN SEASON SO SALAD ENJOY DAN:

AVOCADO SALAD by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4-5

INGREDIENTS:

1 ripe avocado, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 head romaine, chopped
1 bell pepper, julienned into 1-inch slices
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups seedless grapes, halved
1 mango seeded and cubed
1 handful fresh basil
1 cup pineapple, chunks
1/4-cup toasted pine nuts

VINAIGRETTE:

1/4-cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/4-cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a bowl whip together vinaigrette mixture.
2. In a large bowl add fruit and vegetable ingredients, except basil and pine nuts, and mix thoroughly.
3. Splash vinaigrette over the fruit and vegetables.
4. Top with toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!

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