SPICY AVOCADO SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING ENJOY DAN:

           SPICY AVOCADO SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

2 avocados, halved seeds removed, peeled, and roughly chopped

1 cucumber, slice lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick halve rounds

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1/2-cup mint leaves

1/2-cup cilantro

ASIAN DRESSING:

1 tablespoon EACH mirin, and sweet chili sauce

1-1/2-tablspoons rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoons pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2-teaspoon red chili flakes

 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish

MAKE ASIAN DRESSING:

1.   Place mirin and next4 ingredients in a bowl, whisk until well combined.

2.   Set aside for 10-14 minutes.

3.   Place avocados, cucumber, garlic, mint leaves, and cilantro in a salad bowl, gently toss to combine.

4.   Toss dressing over and again gently toss to combine.

5.   Top with sesame seeds.

ENJOY DAN:                                                        SLOW THE FORK DOWN!!