Avocado with strawberry and white balsamic vinaigrette

Babiche Martens

This avocado with strawberry vinaigrette is an old favourite from the 1980s. I happened to have both fruits on the bench the other day, so I thought, why not?

The recipe is incredibly easy - it makes a perfect light starter, and can be mixed and matched with other flavours. One of my favourite alternatives is a bit of crumbled gorgonzola and pine nuts, or try crab meat and chervil leaves.

Ingredients

250 g	Strawberries, hulled (Main)
1 Tbsp	White balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp	Olive oil
1 Tbsp	Tarragon, chopped
1 squeeze	Fresh lime juice
2 large	Avocados, peeled and halved (Main)
1 serving	Tarragon leaves, to garnish

Directions

1. Place strawberries, vinegar, oil, tarragon and lime juice in a food processor. Whizz until strawberries are smooth.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Fan half an avocado, sliced thinly, on each of four plates. Add dressing and a few leaves to garnish.