CALIFORNIA AVOCADO, BACON AND TOMATO SALAD

Recipe Provided By Copyright © 2009, Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger

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  • 8.0008 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch dice
  • 2.0002 Tbsp. large capers, thoroughly drained and patted dry
  • 4.0004 thin slices red onion
  • 12.00012 cup assorted lettuces, such as romaine, arugula, escarole and watercress
  • 1.0001 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 4.0004 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
  • 0.000 Homemade Croutons (see make-ahead recipe below)
  • 0.000 Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below)
  • 1.0001 ripe Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 0.000 Cracked Black Pepper Oil, optional (see make-ahead recipe below)
  • 0.000

    Homemade Croutons

  • 3.0003 Tbsp. Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4.0004 slices crusty whole wheat bread, torn into small pieces
  • 0.000 Salt, to taste
  • 0.000 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 0.000

    Vinaigrette

  • 0.500½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2.0002 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1.0001 lemon, juiced
  • 2.0002 tsp. spicy Dijon mustard
  • 2.0002 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
  • 0.000 Salt, to taste
  • 0.000 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 0.000

    Cracked Black Pepper Oil

  • 2.0002 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1.0001 tsp. salt
  • 0.500½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2.0002 freshly squeezed lemon juice