Avocado and Mango Salad
From: Gisele, Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 4
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 ripe mango, sliced
  • 1 cup [250 mL] cooked shrimp
  • 1 red pepper, minced
  • 16 black olives
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A few Romaine lettuce leaves
Garlic Vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] hot mustard
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] French shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mkl] fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
  • Juice from 1/4 lemon
  • 8 tablespoons [120 mL] olive oil
  • Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl, except lemon and olive oil.
  • Whip together.
  • Add olive oil slowly, whipping constantly.
  • Add lemon juice; mix well.
  • Adjust seasonings and stir again.
  • Place all other ingredients in a bowl, add garlic vinaigrette.
  • Season to taste.
  • Place in a serving dish.
  • Garnish with Romaine lettuce leaves.