Avocado with hearts of palm

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Ripe avocados
2cupsHearts of palm; sliced lengthwise; bias cut
1Head lettuce; washed & torn
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonWhite pepper
1teaspoonOregano
2Cloves garlic; finely chopped
2Sprigs fresh thyme -or-
½teaspoonDry thyme
1⅓cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
2tablespoonsWhite wine vinegar
1tablespoonParsley; chopped finely

Directions

Slice the avocado in half, lengthwise. Remove the seed. Fill with hearts of palm, and place on a bed of crisp greens. In a shaker bottle, combine the rest of the ingredients and shake very well. Serve over the chilled salad.

You may mix the greens--romaine, escarole, Boston lettuce, curly endive, etc., for a nicer touch.

LE RUTH'S

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