AVOCADO SALAD WITH PEACHES

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Provided by Greg Baker

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Peach     Avocado     Arugula     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 almost-ripe avocados
8 cups arugula or sorrel
2 peaches, diced and peeled

Steps:

  • Roast bell pepper. Peel and chop pepper; purée with red wine vinegar, vanilla, and sugar in a blender until smooth.
  • With machine running, gradually add olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Halve and pit avocados and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and place cut side down on a medium-hot grill until nicely charred, about 5 minutes. Peel and thickly slice.
  • Toss with arugula or sorrel and peaches. Drizzle dressing over.

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