California Avocado Beet Salad

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Serves: 2

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6 baby beets, roasted 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled and seeded 1 lemon, juiced 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 cup fresh wild baby arugula
  1. Slice beets about 1/4 inch thick, set aside.
  2. Slice avocados to about the same thickness.
  3. Drizzle 1/4 of the lemon juice on avocado, set aside.
  4. Add the olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk to make the vinaigrette
  5. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette.
  6. Arrange avocado and beet slices on top of arugula.
  7. Alternate beet, avocado, beet, avocado.
  8. Drizzle the leftover oil-acid mixture over the salads.
  9. Fresh ground black pepper is a nice salad topper.

 

Copyright © 2011, Adrian Halmagean

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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