Grilled Avocado and Gem Salad with Herb-Yogurt Dressing

Name: Grilled Avocado and Gem Salad with Herb-Yogurt Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: ⅔ cup plain (fat free) Greek yogurt; ¼ cup minced mixed herbs; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for avocados; 3 tablespoons water; 1 ½ tablespoons honey; salt and pepper to taste; 2 avocados, halved, pitted and peeled; ½ lemon; 3 heads gem lettuce, ends trimmed and leaves separated; Shaved parmesan

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Course
Salad

Grilled Avocado and Gem Salad with Herb-Yogurt Dressing

Joelle Cantu

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Ingredients

Servings

herb-yogurt dressing

⅔ cup plain (fat free) Greek yogurt
¼ cup minced mixed herbs such as chives, thyme and dill
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for avocados
3 tablespoons water or more as needed to achieve desired consistency
1 ½ tablespoons honey
salt and pepper to taste

salad

2 avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
½ lemon
3 heads gem lettuce, ends trimmed and leaves separated
Shaved parmesan

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until fully incorporated and smooth. (You can also blend everything in a blender until smooth).
Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
Brush flat sides of avocado with oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and season generously with salt and pepper.
Place oiled sides of avocado down on grill or grill pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove avocados from heat and transfer to a plate.
To assemble: Arrange lettuce leaves and avocado halves onto a large platter and drizzle with dressing. Season with salt and pepper and finish with lots of shaved Parmesan. Serve with side of crostini or grilled bread.