ARUGULA, AVOCADO, AND FENNEL SALAD

Arugula, Avocado, and Fennel Salad image

Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 medium Hass avocados
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
1 fennel bulb, fronds and outer layer removed, cored and very thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
8 cups arugula, washed, dried, and any long or tough stems removed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Using a knife halve the avocado, remove the pit, then slice. Place the slices in a small bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and toss gently with a rubber spatula to coat. Add the fennel, the onions and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and gently toss together.
Place the arugula leaves, cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the avocados and fennel and toss together. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 grams