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July 9, 2012

Avocado and Romaine Salad with Walnuts

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Cool, crispy romaine, smooth avocados and toasty walnuts are dressed with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette in this easy salad.

Avocado and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, food photography

Late weekend afternoons spent soaking up the sun in the backyard recently has made me realize how a simple change of environment can alter your perspective.

My pace is more leisurely, and my mood greatly improved within minutes of settling into my chair with my stack of magazines, my book and crossword puzzles. Avocados, Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, food photography

This is what I love about the season; all the time spent outdoors.  I’ve taken to eating my meals outdoors as frequently as possible as well.  While my al fresco meal of choice will always be an evening picnic at the beach, even a quick meal piled onto a tray and taken to the backyard becomes something special this time of year.

This summertime romaine and avocado salad is a recent example of the type of meal that begs to be enjoyed outdoors.  It brings together a delicate balance of light yet rich flavors and crunchy and creamy textures.

Avocados, Walnuts, Chives Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, food photography

It’s swiftly becoming our new house salad and it couldn’t be easier to make. It all starts with fresh, crisp hearts of romaine and ripe buttery avocados which make a delicious team in this salad.

Leafy crispy romaine is torn into coarse bites and tossed with a lively mustard vinaigrette; then luscious, creamy avocado slices join the mix along with fresh chives and lightly toasted walnuts.

Romaine, Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, food photography

The dressing is classically French in nature, made with finely chopped shallots, Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar.  I usually do two parts olive oil to one part vinegar and a good dose of mustard since I like it nice and spicy but you can make it mellower by increasing the oil and reducing the mustard.

Avocado and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Gourmande in the Kitchen, Sylvie Shirazi Photography, food photography

What results is a bright, kicky dressing and an effortless salad with lively layers of cool romaine, smooth avocado flesh and toasty walnuts, just the thing for a leisurely outdoor lunch or light dinner.

Serves Serves 4

Avocado and Romaine Salad with Walnuts Recipe

A bright, kicky dressing and an effortless salad with lively layers of cool romaine, smooth avocado flesh and toasty walnuts.

15 minPrep Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons/ 30ml white wine or champagne vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh shallots, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 Tablespoons/ 60ml extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 romaine hearts (1 pound), torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 avocados, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup/ 28g walnuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the shallots and mustard.
  2. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until incorporated and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the romaine, chives and sliced avocados, toss well.
  4. Top with toasted walnuts and serve.

Notes

Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Savory, Vegan Tagged With: avocado, chives, dairy-free, mustard, paleo, salad, shallots, vegan, vegetarian, vinaigrette, walnuts

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  1. Anne says

    June 4, 2013 at 11:31 am

    This salad is delicious! I love the dressing! I made it exactly as directed except I didn't take the time to roast the walnuts which I'm sure would make it even better. The modifications are endless. I think it would be grest with garbanzos, mushrooms, and of course, goat cheese!
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    • Sylvie says

      June 5, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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  2. Denise @ TLT says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:32 am

    How I love summertime and how I love avocado... This salad looks like my perfect dish and can't wait to try it. Compliments for your gorgeous pictures!
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  3. JulieD says

    July 22, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    I love this...I love avocado with anything but this is just perfect!
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  4. Magic of Spice says

    July 20, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    What a delicious and delightful salad...perfect for summer!
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  5. yumgoggle says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Sylvie, you can always turn anything simple to be really elegant and extraordinary. I love the combination of this salad, the crispiness of romaine and the creaminess of avocado and the crunch and tang of walnut. Just what i need to enjoy the summer heat. Thanks for sharing!
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