Print Options:

Avocados with Warm Bacon Parsley Vinaigrette





Yields
Serves 4

Time: 20 minutes. Crunchy bacon brings out the smokiness of a good Hass avocado, and the sharp vinaigrette helps cut its richness.

Avocados with Warm Bacon Parsley Vinaigrette




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1/3 pound thin-sliced bacon
 2 firm-ripe avocados, each pitted, peeled, and cut into 4 to 6 wedges
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 1 teaspoon sugar
  Kosher salt
  Freshly ground black pepper
 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Step 1
1

Cook bacon in a large frying pan over medium-low heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels; let cool. Remove pan from heat and discard all but 2 tbsp. bacon fat. Divide avocado wedges among 4 plates.

Step 2
2

Heat reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Add garlic, 1/4 cup water, the lemon juice, and sugar and simmer 1 minute, stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and crumble in bacon. Immediately pour over avocado wedges and serve.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 270Calories from Fat 83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%

Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 211mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Protein 5.2g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.