Avocado Salad Plate with Basil Dressing
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:10
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 avocado -- peeled and halved
Boston lettuce leaves
1 small tomato -- sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 green onion -- thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, roasted
---- Basil Dressing ----
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash sugar
1 dash black pepper -- ground
2 teaspoons fresh basil -- chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1. Place avocado half on a lettuce leaf, on each of 2 salad plates. Arrange tomato slices beside avocado. Drizzle Basil Dressing lightly over avocado and tomatoes; spoon any remaining dressing into hollow of avocado.
2. Sprinkle tomatoes with sprouts, onion, and sunflower seeds. Serve at once.
Basil Dressing: In a small bowl mix vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, pepper, and basil. Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat in oil until well combined.
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NOTES : An avocado half makes an appetizing container for a pristine oil-and-vinegar dressing. The better the quality of the olive oil, the more interesting the flavor of the salad.
