Red, White and Blue Salad with Avocado

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 lb. blue or purple potatoes, about 12 small potatoes, washed, with skins on
1 pita bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
As needed Salt, to taste
As needed Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 ripe Fresh California Avocados, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 Persian cucumbers, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 Roma tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
4 cups arugula
As needed Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below)

Vinaigrette

2 lemons
1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp. white vinegar
As needed Salt, to taste
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil

*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.