Spaghetti Squash and California Avocado Salad

Serves: 4

Ingredients


Avocado Oil Vinaigrette (see make-ahead recipe below)

1 medium spaghetti squash
6 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed and julienne-sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, stemmed and julienne-sliced
1 (2.25-oz.) can sliced black olives, drained
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Avocado Oil Vinaigrette Ingredients

1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed* (can use frozen crushed garlic)
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

*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.