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Avocado with Sesame Soy Dressing

3.6

(13)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 chilled firm-ripe California avocado
4 to 6 leaves soft-leafed lettuce, washed and spun dry
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, sugar, and a pinch of salt until sugar is dissolved.

    Step 2

    Quarter, pit, and peel avocado and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Add avocado to dressing and turn gently with a rubber spatula to coat.

    Step 3

    Line 2 plates with lettuce and divide avocado and dressing between them. Sprinkle sesame seeds over avocado.

TagsSaladAvocadoVegetableLettuceLeafy GreensSideLunchDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganKetoQuickEasyWeeknight MealsNo-CookGourmet
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