Grilled Fajita Salad with California Avocados and Serrano Vinaigrette

Serves: 1

Ingredients

4 oz. Fajita vegetables (bell pepper and onion), julienned
4 oz. chicken, shrimp or steak (cut into ½” strips if using chicken or steak), cooked
2 oz. Jalapeno Butter (recipe follows)
4 oz. lettuce mix
4 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 oz. shredded mixed cheese blend (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, etc.)
2 oz. fried tortilla strips (about 2 – 6” tortillas)
1 Tbsp. pico de gallo
3 oz. Serrano Vinaigrette, divided (recipe follows)
1 Tbsp. pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds)
1 oz. Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded, diced
1 Tbsp. Cotija cheese, crumbled

Jalapeno Butter (Yield: ½ cup)

2 oz. margarine, room temperature
2 oz. butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp. minced jalapeno
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
3/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
1/4 tsp. Mexican seasoning
1/4 tsp. minced cilantro stems

Serrano Vinaigrette (Yield: ½ cup)

4 oz. Cabernet Vinaigrette
3/4 tsp. minced Serrano peppers
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper

*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.