This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6

　　

For avocado dressing

1 ripe California avocado

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

　　1/2 teaspoon sugar

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　2 tablespoons heavy cream

　　1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　4 heads Bibb lettuce

　　6 ounces mushrooms

　　1 cup radishes

　　1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

　　

Make dressing:

Step 1

Pit and peel avocado and mash enough to measure 1/4 cup. In a blender purée mashed avocado with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.

　　

Step 2

Discard any discolored lettuce leaves. Separately cut mushrooms and radishes into thin slices. In a small bowl combine mushrooms and 2 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Divide lettuce among 6 salad bowls or plates and top with mushrooms, radishes, and parsley. Drizzle salads with some remaining dressing.