California Organic Salad...

California is the home of fresh organic vegetables and fruits. This salad is one fresh example of California's riches. Part of its appeal is that it's so darn pretty! The other secret was that its ingredients just taste so good...

Ingredients:

mixed organic lettuces (at least 15 oz.)
4 avocados
8 small vine-ripened tomatoes cut in quarters
2 washed and sliced English cucumbers
Feta cheese (6 oz. --crumbled)
red bell peppers (sliced very thin)

Directions:

Wash lettuces if they aren't pre-washed in a salad spinner, then wrap them in a few paper towels and/or a plastic bag and put them in the refrigerator to crisp for at least 45 minutes.  Remove lettuce and put in a large bowl. Arrange on top the tomato quarters...the sliced cucumbers ...the red bell peppers...the avocadoes and sprinkle with crumbled Feta. Toss right before serving on individual plates or putting on the buffet table. Have dressing available in small bowls with spoons. 

Dressing: Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil (just whisk together equal parts with a pinch of salt and drizzle over the salad after it's on the plate).