24 avocado and grilled with vinaigrette Recipes

vegetable oil (for grill pan ), boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb), coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, cooked chickpeas, fresh poblano peppers (seeded , deribbed and finely chopped), red onion (finely chopped ), cilantro-lime vinaigrette (recipe below ), ripe firm avocados (peeled, pitted and diced ), lime wedge (for serving), fresh cilantro (for serving), cilantro (stemmed ), lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste)

ears corn, husk removed , brushed with olive oil and grilled, remove corn with sharp knife, avocados, diced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning, tomatoes, red and yellow cherry, red onion, finely diced, feta, crumbled, english cucumbers, skin on and chopped small dice, olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, garlic powder, fresh cilantro, minced, salt, grinds fresh ground pepper

avocados - peeled, pitted and diced, grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

tomato, seeded and chopped, ripe avocado, peeled and chopped, onion, chopped, minced fresh cilantro, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, balsamic vinaigrette, divided, salmon fillets (4 oz each), salt, pepper

cooked bacon, cut into large pieces, avocado, peeled, sliced , cut into 1-inch pieces, tomatoes, halved or 2 cups roma tomatoes, diced, feta cheese, crumbled, cooked chicken cutlets, cut into 1-inch slices (see below for great recipe option), vinaigrette dressing (see below for option), coarsely chopped romaine lettuce

chicken breasts (skinless, boneless ), lemon-herb marinade (can be your favourite brand, or recipezaar recipe id #19813), pre-packaged mixed salad greens, rinsed and patted dry, avocado, peeled and diced, mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, pine nuts, blue cheese, crumbled (optional), lemon vinaigrette (i recommend bergy s vinaigrette, recipe id # 16611)

extra virgin olive oil, jamaican jerk spice (or, mexican seasoning ), lime juice, shrimp, peeled and deveined, baby spinach, orange, peeled and cut into small quarters, orange zest, grated fine, red bell pepper, chopped, avocado, peeled and chopped, green onions, sliced, goat cheese, crumbled, balsamic vinaigrette, wooden skewers , soaked in water for 30 minutes

boneless skinless chicken breast, white wine, cayenne pepper, ground, salt, baby spinach leaves, blood oranges, peeled and sectioned, red onion, sliced, avocado, sliced, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, white wine, cayenne pepper, seedless raspberry preserves, salt

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

olive oil, garlic, coarsely chopped, rosemary, beef tenderloin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemons, halved , seeds removed and grilled cut side down until golden brown, coarsely chopped shallot, coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, roasted garlic, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, chopped romaine lettuce, grilled lemon-roasted garlic vinaigrette, grilled beef tenderloin, diced, prosciutto , julienned, scallions, grilled and chopped, yellow tomatoes, diced, red tomatoes, diced, crumbled gorgonzola, hard cooked eggs, peeled and diced, haas avocado, peeled, pitted and diced, sliced chives

ears corn, husk removed , brush with olive oil and grilled, remove corn with sharp knife, avocados, diced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning, tomatoes, red and yellow cherry variety equivalent, red onion, finely diced, feta, crumbled, english cucumbers, skin on and chopped small dice, olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, garlic powder, fresh cilantro, minced, salt, fresh ground pepper (to your liking)

mahi mahi fillets, canola oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, citrus vinaigrette , recipe follows, flour tortillas, cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch circles, and deep fried, red cabbage slaw , recipe follows, tomato and avocado salsa, recipe follows, pineapple hot sauce, store bought or recipe follows, for drizzling, orange juice, lime juice, fresh basil leaves, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, heaping tbsp honey, canola oil, rice vinegar, sugar, canola oil, head red cabbage, finely shredded, carrot , cut into fine julienne, chopped cilantro leaves, salt and pepper, tomatoes, chopped, ripe hass avocados, peeled, pitted and diced, red onion, finely chopped, serrano chile, finely diced, limes, juiced, canola oil, honey, chopped cilantro leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, ripe pineapple , preferably golden pineapple, canola oil, spanish onion, coarsely chopped, frozen pineapple puree, thawed, habanero chiles, chopped, rice wine vinegar, salt and pepper, honey

boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, flour tortillas, shredded cheese (mexican blend ), mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, washed, dried and torn, citrus vinaigrette (see recipe below ), cooked corn kernel, sliced roasted peppers (red, yellow or poblano), salsa (see tomato ), chimichurri sauce (see ), ripe avocado, quartered and cut into fan, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, minced shallot, chopped fresh cilantro

paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, ancho chili powder, chopped fresh oregano, allspice, grapefruit juice, sea bass fillets, grapefruit juice, olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh ginger, salt and freshly ground pepper, pink grapefruits, peeled and cut into segments, mangoes, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced, avocado, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced, vinaigrette

soft-shell crabs , apron, eyes and gills removed, olive oil, salt and pepper, pink grapefruit juice, reduced to 1/4 cup, honey, minced shallots, dijon mustard, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves , plus 1 tablespoon, cut into chiffonade, fresh watercress, diced fresh mango, hass avocado, diced

reduced fat vinaigrette or italian salad dressing, chopped fresh basil, skinless halibut , red snapper, or sea bass fillets, diced yellow tomato or cherry tomatoes, halved, diced ripe avocado, salt, pepper

thick) slices day-old french bread or other firm white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, tomato , cut into 1-inch-thick slices (about 12 oz), olive oil, divided, salt, divided, freshly ground pepper, divided, coarsely chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, water, ground coriander, garlic clove, chopped, shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 2 lb), torn romaine lettuce, cubed peeled avocado, sliced red onion