Ingredients: For avocado dressing 1 ripe California avocado 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 4 heads Bibb lettuce 6 ounces mushrooms 1 cup radishes 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
Directions:1. Make dressing: Pit and peel avocado and mash enough to measure 1/4 cup. In a blender puree mashed avocado with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth. 2. Discard any discolored lettuce leaves. Separately cut mushrooms and radishes into thin slices. In a small bowl combine mushrooms and 2 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Divide lettuce among 6 salad bowls or plates and top with mushrooms, radishes, and parsley. Drizzle salads with some remaining dressing. |