California Chop Salad

I'm crazy about chop salads. 

I love how each ingredient is bite-size and so each mouthful seems perfectly balanced with flavor and texture. This is my California Chop: Smoked Turkey, Crispy Maple Turkey Bacon, Candied Pecans, Dried Tart Cherries, Fresh Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes over a bed of chopped Baby Romaine Hearts. The sweet notes of the salad pair beautifully with a super bright avocado vinaigrette.  It's like eating a bowl of summer and sunshine and happiness...a winning combo indeed.

California Chop 

Creamy Avocado Vinaigrette 

Ingredients 

1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 lemon, juiced 

1/2 avocado

1/2 t dijon

1/2 t honey 

1/2-3/4 cup grapeseed oil 

Optional Sprinkle of Fresh Herbs (basil, chervil, cilantro, chive)

salt and pepper, to taste 

Method 

1. Blend everything but the oil in a blender or food processor 

2. Slowly add oil until creamy and emulsified 

3. Season and Chill

4. Enjoy