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Romaine and Avocado Salad with Anchovy Garlic Vinaigrette
When she has the kitchen all to herself, Phyllis Grant of Dash and Bella cooks beautiful iterations of what solo meals were always meant to be: exactly what you want, when and where you want them.
Today: A simple, comforting salad for those days when dinner feels out of reach.
Husband: I'm going to the market. What do we need?
Me: I need a box of things for the thing.
Husband: Large garbage bags. Got it. And don't you think Dash needs a you know what. Like now. He's so stinky.
Me: Totally. Good luck with that. Not really on my list today. We can force him into the tub tomorrow.
Son: Noooooooooooooooo.
Husband: What are you cooking for dinner?
Me: I'm so fried. I can't cook dinner.
Husband: Should I get a rotisserie chicken and we'll have it with the salad thingy?
Son: I love the salad thingy!
Me: Yeeeessssss, pleeeeaaaaassssse. And some ooey gooey you know what.
Husband: Cheese. And something to drink?
Me: Yes. Red wine. Yes.
Husband: And some fresh --
Me: Bread? Yes. Come here.
Husband: Why?
Me: I need something else.
Romaine and Avocado Salad with Anchovy Garlic Vinaigrette
Serves 4
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
2 large shallots, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar (Champagne or red wine are good options as well)
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (don't use one that's bitter or herbaceous)
20 to 25 romaine leaves (I prefer the crispy leaves from the heart)
2 avocados, halved, de-pitted, peeled, and sliced the long way
Coarse salt
See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
Photos by Phyllis Grant
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over 2 years ago karen kahn
Phyllis, I really love how you write! So creative and honest. This one in particular is fantastic :)
almost 4 years ago theicp
I topped this with beaucoups of freshly chopped chives. This is one delicious and totally practical salad! Nice one.
almost 4 years ago cucina di mammina
Love this combination, have been making something similar but minus the avocado. A must try for sure!
almost 4 years ago jburt61
Wow, Dash is looking so grown up.
almost 4 years ago Phyllis Grant
isn't he though? sigh.
almost 4 years ago Ellen
Call me anchovy obsessed, but I love that vinaigrette idea. I make a similar romaine and avocado salad that adds pistachios. Looking forward to trying it with this dressing! Thanks.
almost 4 years ago Phyllis Grant
you can DEFINITELY call me anchovy obsessed. glad you are too. i never use pistachios. must remedy that.
almost 4 years ago Cristina Sciarra
I love everything about this.
almost 4 years ago Marian Bull
+1
almost 4 years ago Phyllis Grant
xoxo to you both
almost 4 years ago Liz B. @ UMAMI LIFE
Wow, I saw "anchovies" in the title of this post on my bloglovin' feed and thought "Dash and Bella and all those wonderful tarts I have bookmarked..." Lo and behold, it's your recipe!
As always, thanks for another awesome recipe and another small testament to the power of the smallest fish!
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