Chopped Summer Vegetable Salad with California Avocado Mousse

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 sprig rosemary
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
1 cup summer beans, such as green beans or yellow wax beans
4 slices pancetta
4 small Belgian endive
3/4 cup sweet white corn kernels, raw
3/4 cup jicama, medium dice
1/2 cup Avocado Mousse (see make-ahead recipe below)
As needed Salt, to taste
As needed Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Creamy Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves

California Avocado Mousse

1 ripe Fresh California Avocados
1 tsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
As needed Salt, to taste
As needed Black pepper, to taste

Creamy Vinaigrette

3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. grape seed oil
As needed Salt, to taste
As needed Black pepper, to taste

*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.