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Recipe

Lettuce, Avocado and Sunflower Seed Salad

serves
prep time: 10

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons 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 1/4 cup)
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted, sliced

directions

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.

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.