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Dorcas McFarlane and Gordon Kimball
J.K. Thille Ranch
Santa Paula, California
Dorcas McFarlane Fifth-generation Californian and mother of six children. The epitome of a successful, independent woman. Took over the 280-acre J.K. Thille Ranch after her husband’s passing in 1972. Self-described as “too stubborn” to let anyone else do it. Balanced being a full-time mom...
MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND SALAD WITH PESTO & WHITE WINE VINAIGRETTE
Categories
- Salads & Dressings,
- Entrees
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Preparation
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission from a consumer submission
Simple Salad Contest Second Place Winner
Ingredients
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2.000
2
packages (6-ounces each) Ready Pac Baby Spinach
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1.000
1
small red onion sliced into rings
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2.000
2
cans (11-ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
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0.500
½
cup
chopped walnuts
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0.333
⅓
cup
purchased basil pesto
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0.333
⅓
cup
white wine (or apple juice)
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3.000
3
cups
halved cherry or grape tomatoes (red and/or yellow)
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1.000
1
cup
crumbled feta cheese
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2.000
2
California avocados, peeled, pitted and each cut into 10 wedges
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0.000
Optional: chopped fresh cilantro and/or whole pepperoncini peppers (taken from jar)
Instructions
- Divide spinach between four individual serving dishes.
- Sprinkle each with onion rings, oranges and walnuts.
- To make vinaigrette, whisk together pesto and wine until combined.
- Place tomatoes and feta cheese in bowl; drizzle with 2 Tablespoons vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Place a portion of tomato mixture in the center of each salad.
- Lay five avocado wedges in a star pattern around tomato mixture. If desired, sprinkle salad with chopped cilantro and garnish with pepperoncini peppers.
- Serve remaining vinaigrette on the side.
*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.
Nutrition information per serving
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