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Strawberries, red onion and papaya are tossed in a creamy avocado dressing in this strawberry salad recipe. Serve with mâche, a tender baby lettuce or any mixed baby greens.

INGREDIENTS

Avocado Dressing

3 small avocados, peeled and seeded
1/4 cups fresh lime or lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalepeno, seeded and finely minced
1/4 cups cilantro leaves
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cups olive oil, plus more for drizzle
Salt, to taste
1 to 4 tablespoons water

Mâche Salad

2 cups Driscoll's Strawberries, thinly sliced
1/2 papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 small red onion, sliced into paper thin rings
12 ounces mâche, or mixed greens

Instructions

Avocado Dressing

Place one avocado, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro and scallions in a blender and puree until smooth. Add olive oil slowly while the motor is running. Season with salt and thin with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. The consistency of dressing should be slightly thinner than ketchup.

Mâche Salad

Place strawberries, papaya and red onion in a large bowl and toss with avocado dressing. Place a small bed of greens on each plate and top with strawberry mixture. Slice remaining avocados and lay several slices on top of each salad, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.