Avocado Salad with Orange and Fennel

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2012

Usually tossed into a pile of greens, mild-mannered avocado sinks to the bottom of the bowl like an afterthought. We wanted it in the limelight.

SERVES 6

TIME 35 minutes, plus 30 minutes soaking

Avocado Salad with Orange and Fennel

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Buttery avocados demand an acidic dressing to cut their richness. We were able to emulsify a highly acidic vinaigrette with a bit of mayonnaise to ensure cling. To add textural contrast, we steered clear of leafy greens and relied on crunch...

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