YOUNG LETTUCES WITH HERBED AVOCADO
Creamy herbed avocado and edible flowers elevate a simple salad of mixed greens.
Categories Salad Herb Side Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Yogurt Pistachio Avocado Healthy Low Cholesterol Lettuce Lemon Juice Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Herbed avocado:
- Combine shallot, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and let sit 20 minutes to lightly pickle.
- Using a spoon, scoop avocado flesh into a food processor; discard skins. Puree until smooth. Add preserved lemon, yogurt, oil, and shallot along with pickling liquid; season with salt and pulse to combine.
- Transfer avocado mixture to a medium bowl and stir in herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and/or more lemon juice, if needed.
- Do Ahead
- Herbed avocado can be made 1 day ahead. Cover, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface, and chill.
- Lemon vinaigrette:
- Whisk lemon juice and agave in a medium bowl; season with salt. Whisk in grapeseed oil, then olive oil. Taste vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
- Do Ahead
- Vinaigrette can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- Salad and assembly:
- Toss lettuces, spicy greens, herbs, and edible flowers in a large bowl to combine. Drizzle about half of lemon vinaigrette over and toss to coat. Season salad with salt.
- Spoon 2 dollops of herbed avocado onto each plate and loosely mound salad over top. Scatter pistachios over and around salad and drizzle with remaining lemon vinaigrette.
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Jayden Robinson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Najmur Rahman
[email protected]This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I think it needs a little more seasoning.
elly karumuna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I loved this salad. The dressing was so flavorful and creamy.
Aliyah T
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Imran A
[email protected]I love this salad! It's a great way to use up young lettuces and avocado.
Saint Johnmark
[email protected]This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Ronald Roberts
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of avocado and herbs.
Marian Labno
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover avocado.
Syedinam Agha
[email protected]This salad is a perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Babu_ Sehk
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Mubasher Haseen
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rokay Mounir
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful dressing.
Janbaz Janbaz
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. The avocado dressing is a healthy alternative to traditional salad dressings.
Ashu Birr
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The avocado dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the lettuces are crisp and refreshing.
reggie mashiane
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up young lettuces from the garden. The avocado dressing is simple to make and adds a delicious creaminess to the salad.
Umar Saeed
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out amazing! The avocado dressing was so flavorful and creamy, and the lettuces were perfectly dressed. Will definitely be making this again.
It's Rana
[email protected]This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures. The young lettuces were crisp and tender, the avocado creamy and rich, and the herbed dressing perfectly tangy and aromatic. I added a bit of grilled chicken for extra protein and it was a pe