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Duncan & Robert Abbott
Abbott Ranch
Carpinteria, California
When Duncan Abbott’s hands get dirty, the earth gets a little cleaner. Because while he’s hand-pruning, hand-picking and hand-packaging avocados, his trees are absorbing carbon dioxide and replenishing oxygen in the air. And since Duncan’s avocados are grown close to market, they go from grove...
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO, BACON AND TOMATO SALAD
Categories
- Salads,
- Chef Spotlight,
- Side Dishes
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Preparation
20 min
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Cook Time
20 min
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Total Time
40 min
Author: Copyright © 2009, Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission and developed by a Featured Chef
Ingredients
- 8.000 8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch dice
- 2.000 2 Tbsp.large capers, thoroughly drained and patted dry
- 4.000 4 thin slices red onion
- 12.000 12 cupsassorted lettuces, such as romaine, arugula, escarole and watercress
- 1.000 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4.000 4 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
- 0.000 Homemade Croutons (see make-ahead recipe below)
- 0.000 Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below)
- 1.000 1 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
- 3.000 3 Tbsp.Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4.000 4 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
- 0.500 ½ cupextra virgin olive oil
- 2.000 2 Tbsp.apple cider vinegar
- 1.000 1 lemon, juiced
- 2.000 2 tsp.spicy Dijon mustard
- 2.000 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- 0.000 Salt, to taste
- 0.000 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 0.000
Cracked Black Pepper Oil
- 2.000 2 Tbsp.coarsely ground black pepper
- 1.000 1 tsp.salt
- 0.500 ½ cupextra virgin olive oil
- 2.000 2 freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook bacon in pan over medium heat until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Leave bacon fat in pan.
- Increase heat to medium-high. When pan is hot, but not smoking, add capers and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
- Soak onion slices in ice water for 2 to 3 minutes, drain on paper towels and separate into rings.
- Toss salad greens in a large bowl with bacon, onion, avocado, tomato and Homemade Croutons.
- Sprinkle salad with the Vinaigrette and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Divide salad equally onto plates. Top each with a fan of thinly sliced avocado, and if desired, drizzle with Cracked Black Pepper Oil.
- Sprinkle with capers and serve immediately.
Homemade Croutons
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add bread and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat with oil and seasoning.
- Sauté over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Whisk vigorously to combine. Refrigerate.
Cracked Black Pepper Oil
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Reserve.
*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
Calories 610; Total Fat 53 g (Sat 9 g, Trans
0 g, Poly 5.4 g, Mono 37.3 g); Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 500 mg; Potassium 634 mg; Total Carbohydrates 25 g; Dietary Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars 5 g; Protein 11 g; Vitamin A 905 IU; Vitamin C 16 mg; Calcium 69 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D
0 IU; Folate 103 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.5 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Thanks for sending me this recipe. I hope it will be delicious.
Submitted By Enyew - Aug 24, 2011
salad
bacon, large capers,bread
Submitted By Joan - Mar 12, 2011
An Awesome Salad
This is a gorgeous and tasty salad. Perfect for a lunch or brunch main course. It's light and filling all at once - and the California Avos take it to the moon!
Submitted By Lisa - Mar 3, 2010
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