Arugula, Avocado and Fennel Salad

Again, another recipe from Ingrid Hoffmann.  This is a very light salad that went perfectly with my Arroz con Pollo.  I don't know if this is really a Latin salad but it was real good so give it a try as the flavors go really well together.  Fennel can taste a little bit like licorice and as most of you know, that is one food that I don't like but the fennel had a more sweet and fresh flavor.  It definitely didn't taste like black licorice.  For those of you located in the UK and Europe; arugula is also called rocket lettuce.  It was really a delicious salad paired with my Arroz con Pollo.  I think you will like it as well

Arugula, Avocado and Fennel Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 medium Hass avocados
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
1 fennel bulb, fronds and outer layer removed, cored and very thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
8 cups arugula, washed, dried, and any long or tough stems removed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Using a knife halve the avocado, remove the pit, then slice. Place the slices in a small bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and toss gently with a rubber spatula to coat. Add the fennel, the onions and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and gently toss together.
Place the arugula leaves, cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the avocados and fennel and toss together. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!