Baby Head Lettuce Salad with Caramelized California Avocados

Serves: 6

Ingredients

As needed Roquefort Herb Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
As needed Bacon Confit (recipe follows)
12 heads sweet/mild baby lettuces (Lola Rossa, Green Leaf, Bibb, etc.), cleaned, separated into leaves
2 each large Fresh California Avocados*, peeled, seeded, cut into 6 wedges
As needed Granulated sugar as needed
As needed Oil as needed

Roquefort Herb Vinaigrette (Yield: 3 cups)

1 shallot
1 oz. wholegrain mustard
2 oz. maple syrup
4 oz. golden balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
4 oz. mild extra virgin olive oil
4 oz. rice bran or canola oil
1 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh marjoram, chopped
4 oz. Roquefort cheese, crumbled

Bacon Confit

1 lb. piece of Applewood-smoked slab bacon, cut 1" thick, rind removed

*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.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.