California Avocados.

By jeaninemg

Ingredients

• Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Ingredients:
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off
• 1 T. olive oil
• Sea salt to taste
• 5 oz. spring mix salad greens
• 1 C grape tomatoes
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 ripe, fresh California avocado, peeled, seeded, and sliced
• Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
• 1/4 C fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced *
• 1 T. coarse Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt to taste
• If using roasted garlic, double the amount

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from californiaavocado.com

Preparation

Step 1

If you like asparagus, you will love this recipe. Roasted asparagus and creamy California Avocados make this simple salad extraordinary. Good source of Vitamins A, C and Iron.

spring mix salad greens

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place asparagus in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, just until crisp-tender. Time will vary based on the thickness of the asparagus; do not overcook. Immediately remove from hot baking sheet and cool.

Stir together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard and red pepper flakes. Whisk in olive oil. Taste and add sea salt if desired.

Serving Suggestions: Add baked tofu or fresh grilled scallops for a main-dish salad.

Large avocado recommended for this recipe.