->Avocado Basil <-

1 avocado, peeled and halved

Boston lettuce leaves

1 small tomato, sliced

1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts

1 green onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, roasted

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 dash sugar

1 dash black pepper, ground

2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

Place avocado half on a lettuce leaf, on each of 2 salad plates.

Arrange tomato slices beside avocado. Drizzle Basil Dressing lightly

over avocado and tomatoes; spoon any remaining dressing into hollow

of avocado.

Sprinkle tomatoes with sprouts, onion, and sunflower seeds. Serve

at once.

Basil Dressing: In a small bowl mix vinegar, lemon juice, salt,

sugar, pepper, and basil. Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat in

oil until well combined.