Baran’s 2239 BLAT Salad

Serves: 12

Ingredients

12 Frisée
3 ripe, Fresh California Avocados* peeled, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups bacon (6 oz.), cooked, chopped
3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (3 oz.)

Blue Cheese and Dill Dressing

3 cups cherry tomatoes (15 oz.), halved
3 cups cucumber (12 oz.), sliced
3/4 cup radishes (3 oz.), sliced
1/2 cup lemon juice (4 oz.)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (2 oz.)
2 tsp. salt

Croutons


Blue Cheese and Dill Dressing (Yield: 2 Cups)

1 cup mayonnaise (8 oz.)
1/2 cup buttermilk (4 oz.)
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (2 oz.)
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (1 oz.)
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
3 Tbsp. fresh dill (¼ oz.), chopped

Croutons (Yield: 5 cups)

3/4 lb. loaf of French or Brioche bread cut into cubes
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves medium-sized, pressed
1 Tbsp. parsley finely chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper freshly ground

*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.