Grilled California Avocado Kale Caesar Salad

Serves:

Ingredients


Dressing:

1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup water
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 flat anchovies*
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Salad:

1 bunch Italian lacinato kale (about 8 oz. in a bunch), stems discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick shreds
1 small head radicchio(about 8 oz. for a small head), halved, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick shreds
1 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup toasted pepitas
1 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into wedges

*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.