Lemony Romaine and Avocado Salad
Servings 4
Equipment
- Small Glass Jar with Lid
Ingredients
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1-2 tsp honey to taste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic finely minced or grated
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Romaine and Avocado Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup pinenuts toasted
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the lemon vinaigrette by combining the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon, garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, together in a small glass jar. Seal with a lid and shake well; set aside to allow the flavors time to mingle.
- To serve the salad place the romaine in a large bowl then drizzle a little of the well-shaken lemon vinaigrette, to taste, on the lettuce then toss to coat evenly.
- Place the dressed lettuce on a serving plate. Top with avocado slices, pomegranate arils, toasted pine nuts, chives, and lots of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately with the remaining lemon vinaigrette on the side. Enjoy.