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Lettuce, Avocado and Sunflower Seed Salad

4.3

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 small heads Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup sunflower seeds (about 2 ounces)
2 avocados peeled, pitted, sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar and garlic in small bowl and whisk to blend. Whisk in mayonnaise. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Combine lettuce and sunflower seeds in bowl; toss with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top with avocado slices. Pass remaining dressing separately.

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