Grilled Avocado Romaine Salad

Grilled Avocado Romaine Salad

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Prep: 10 minutes   Grill: 5 minutes   Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 small avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
  • 8 (½-inch-thick) slices baguette
  • 2 tablespoons Food Club Pure Avocado Oil
  • ¼ cup Food Club Classic Caesar Dressing
  • ¼ cup chopped Food Club Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon Food Club Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Food Club Black Pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of avocados, romaine and baguette with oil; place on hot grill rack. Cover and cook avocados 5 minutes or until grill marks appear, turning once; cook romaine and baguette 2 minutes or until grill marks appear on romaine and baguette is toasted, turning once. Transfer avocados, romaine and baguette to cutting board; coarsely chop. 
  2. In large bowl, toss dressing, nuts, salt, pepper, romaine and baguette; top with avocados. Makes about 8 cups. 

Pro Tip: Select ripe avocados that are still slightly firm, rather than soft, to avoid avocados sticking to the grill.