Asian Pear, Avocado, and Cherry Fruit Salad

Photo: c. foodblogchef 2020 Copy and paste to print the recipe.  ASIAN PEAR, AVOCADO, AND CHERRY FRUIT SALAD Serves 4 Ingredients: Bibb or Boston Lettuce 2 Asian pears cored and sliced 2 Avocados peeled, seeded, and sliced 20-24 Sweet Bing Cherries  White Balsamic Vinaigrette Salt and pepper to taste  Preparation: 1. Alternate the slices of avocado and pear atop a leaf of lettuce 2. Arrange 4-5 cherries alongside the avocado and pear slices 3. Dress with the vinaigrette (see Note for vinaigrette recipe) 4. Top with a bit of freshly ground black pepper*Note: for the Vinaigrette Mix ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper (or to taste) Add a ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard A few drops of lime juice (optional) Whisk in 3/4 cup of good olive oil until emulsified

Photo: c. foodblogchef 2020
Copy and paste to print the recipe.

ASIAN PEAR, AVOCADO, AND CHERRY FRUIT SALAD
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Bibb or Boston Lettuce
2 Asian pears cored and sliced
2 Avocados peeled, seeded, and sliced
20-24 Sweet Bing Cherries
White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:
1. Alternate the slices of avocado and pear atop a leaf of lettuce
2. Arrange 4-5 cherries alongside the avocado and pear slices
3. Dress with the vinaigrette (see Note for vinaigrette recipe)
4. Top with a bit of freshly ground black pepper

*Note: for the Vinaigrette
Mix ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar with
¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper (or to taste)
Add a ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard
A few drops of lime juice (optional)
Whisk in 3/4 cup of good olive oil until emulsified

Colorful sweet cherries, creamy avocado, crunchy Asian pear, and tangy vinaigrette…this salad has it all. Dress it with a light white balsamic vinaigrette and freshly ground black pepper, and serve with a baguette or whole-grain bread for a light lunch or dinner salad.