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avocado & red bell pepper salad

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28 Pinches
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Blowing Rock, NC
Updated on May 24, 2012

Tired of regular salad, this is a great replacement. With the smooth texture of avocados and the crispness of the bell pepper makes a delightful combination. Hope you enjoy it!

prep time 25 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • SALAD
  • 1 - red bell pepper, large, cored & seeded cut to 1" cubes
  • 1/2 pound mushroom, sliced either cremini or button
  • 2 - avocadoes, firm & ripe, 1" cubes
  • 4 tablespoons italian parsley, finely chopped. extra for garnish.

How To Make avocado & red bell pepper salad

  • Step 1
    For dressing: combine in 3 cup mixing bowl; shallots, mustard, red wine with whisk, slowly pour olive oil in while whisking to make an emulsion then add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Whisk again right before you pour over the salad.
  • Step 2
    In large bowl combine mushroom, red bell pepper and avocado, drizzle dressing over it and combine gently to prevent breaking the avocados. Transfer to serving bowl and serve immediately. May sprinkle with parsley as garnish.
  • Step 3
    If making ahead, remember the avocado will turn brown due to oxidation. Press plastic wrap onto the salad itself to prevent as much oxidation as possible.
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