It sounds fancy, doesn't it? The word vinaigrette makes this salad seem loftier than it is, we promise. Since vinaigrette is essentially three parts oil to one part vinegar or lemon juice (plus whatever else you want to throw in), there's really nothing to it.
You can peel and slice and avocado, right? You can heat pre-cooked bacon in the microwave, yes? And we know you can whisk together a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
This salad is easy. And it's colorful, rich and sharp.
Inspired by Sunset Magazine, but tinkered around with by Half Assed Kitchen...
Rating: 1/4 assed (SO easy)
Here's what you need and how you do it
5-6 slices bacon (get pre-cooked if you can)
2 firm-ripe avocados
2 Tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 Tablespoon minced shallot (optional)
Cook or heat bacon and mince. Cut avocados in half and stab pits with a sharp knife. Twist gently to remove pit. Score avocado skin and gently peel (it should come off easily if it's ripe). Slice avocados into wedges.
Mix vinaigrette ingredients.
Serve avocado wedges on a plate, top with warm bacon, sprinkle with parsley and spoon vinaigrette over the top.
For a printable version of this recipe, click here.
I get so frustrated with avocados. I don't know how many times I've bought them in the store when they have sign stating they're ripe and ready to eat and I get them home and they're anything but. Grr! But this salad looks great!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | April 26, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Cheryl, it's true. You really have to give them about 2 days (kept in a room temp. spot) from the time you buy them in the store.
~Angie, Half Assed Kitchen
Posted by: Half Assed Kitchen | April 26, 2009 at 06:14 PM
I just have to say that although I rarely leave a comment here, I LOVE reading these recipes. And, having tried myself to photograph food on more than one occasion, I also have to say that you take FABULOUS food photos, which is NOT easy. Now, I must go buy an avocado. Yummmmm.....
Posted by: MommyTime | April 27, 2009 at 06:32 AM
What's not to love about every single thing pictured above? Gah, bacon should be served with everything.
Posted by: BOSSY | April 28, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Simple yet elegant. Wonderful photos!! This is a definite "must try" for me.
Posted by: Gin | April 28, 2009 at 02:34 PM
I think I love you.
Posted by: kcinnova | April 29, 2009 at 06:24 AM
This looks so nice!
Posted by: Ulla | April 29, 2009 at 03:09 PM
I love Sunset magazine, love the recipes YOU feature here, and love avacados but needed some inspiration (I'm doing the flat belly diet and they're big on them).
BTW, I've got some eggplants at home that needed to be dealt with...any ideas?
Posted by: Suzanne | May 04, 2009 at 08:31 AM