Grilled Romaine with Boquerones and California Avocado

Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 Fresh California Avocado
1 head of romaine, washed and dried
Pickled Red Onions (recipe follows)
Lemon Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1/2 oz. shaved Manchego cheese
6 boquerones (marinated white anchovies)
2 tsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Pickled Red Onions (Yield: 1 cup onions)

9 oz. (1 medium) red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup sweet white wine
2 tsp. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded, very thinly sliced

Lemon Vinaigrette (Yield: 1-1/8 cup/9 oz.)

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. yuzu juice
1 tsp. lemon zest
Salt and 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.