Avocado Filled with Mixed Herb and Shallot Vinaigrette

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   Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard in the jar of a blender.

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   Slowly add the oil in a steady stream, blending until incorporated.

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   Add the salt and pepper.

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   Stir in the chopped shallot and herbs.

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   Slice the avocados lengthwise, rotating the knife around the pit.

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   Twist the two halves of the avocado in opposite directions to separate.

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   Embed the knife in the pit, and twist to separate the pit from the avocado.

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   Fill each avocado half with a spoonful of the vinaigrette, and serve immediately.

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   When they are perfectly ripe, avocados will yield slightly when pressed.

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    To speed ripening, place avocados in a paper bag with an apple or a banana, and store at room temperature for a few days.

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    To keep them from becoming too soft, store ripened avocados in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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