Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

　　1/8 teaspoon sugar

　　1 chilled firm-ripe California avocado

　　4 to 6 leaves soft-leafed lettuce, washed and spun dry

　　1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly

　　

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, sugar, and a pinch of salt until sugar is dissolved.

　　

Step 2

Quarter, pit, and peel avocado and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Add avocado to dressing and turn gently with a rubber spatula to coat.

　　

Step 3

Line 2 plates with lettuce and divide avocado and dressing between them. Sprinkle sesame seeds over avocado.