Ingredients

  • 4 lg. avocados pitted and unpeeled
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves chiffonded
  • 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced on the round
  • For dressing:
  • 1/3 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Season the avocados with salt and pepper and rub with olive oil and lime juice. Place the avocados flesh side down on the grill and cook for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Arrange the tomato slices on a serving platter and generously season with salt and pepper. With a large soup spoon, remove the avocado halves from their skins and slice about 1/2 inch thick. Alternate the avocados with the tomatoes on the platter.
  • 3. For the dressing, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients,and drizzle over the salad.