IRVINE, CA - The California Avocado Commission provides a number of ideas for dressing up the simplest summer salads, as well as providing a complementary flavor to proteins, fresh fruits and spring and summer vegetables.

Jicama and California Avocado Salad

A blend of Latin-flavored ingredients, this recipe offers a contrast in flavors between juicy mango, crunchy jicama, and of course a Fresh California Avocado. Add spicy peanuts to top off a colorful side salad.

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Baby Head Lettuce Salad with Caramelized California Avocados

To start a meal with a richer texture, Fresh California Avocado slices present a signature salad element to a Baby Head Lettuce Salad.

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Dungeness Crab, Watermelon & California Avocado Salad

Using flavors like deviled jicama and Chervil Vinaigrette, the California Avocado Commission calls this dish an “architectural marvel.”

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For these and many more flavorful salad ideas that highlight Fresh California Avocados, you can browse the recipe database at CaliforniaAvocado.com/Foodservice.

And while you’re stopping by, you can also take advantage of resources available to optimize Fresh California Avocado usage such as:

• Nutrition
• Selection
• Storage
• Handling information

To complete a POS order form  and receive The Magic of California Avocados recipe booklet, stop by the site or call 800-370-3782.

California Avocado Commision