MUSHROOM, RADISH, AND BIBB LETTUCE SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Mushroom, Radish, and Bibb Lettuce Salad with Avocado Dressing image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

For avocado dressing
1 ripe California avocado
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
4 heads Bibb lettuce
6 ounces mushrooms
1 cup radishes
1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

Steps:

Make dressing:
Pit and peel avocado and mash enough to measure 1/4 cup. In a blender purée mashed avocado with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
Discard any discolored lettuce leaves. Separately cut mushrooms and radishes into thin slices. In a small bowl combine mushrooms and 2 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Divide lettuce among 6 salad bowls or plates and top with mushrooms, radishes, and parsley. Drizzle salads with some remaining dressing.