Avocado-Pine Nut Salad
Adapted from RecipeGirl.com and her book. An easy way to roast raw pine nuts is to microwave them on a papertowel for 2 minutes, tossing with your hand after 1 minute (they burn easily if not watched).
Ingredients
- 2 medium vine-ripened, or cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 head red leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 large avocado, chopped
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 cup fresh corn
- ¼ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place dressing ingredients in shaker jar. Shake well and refrigerate until chilled.
- Prepare salad ingredients and toss with chilled dressing.
- Serve immediately.