Young Lettuces with Herbed Avocado

Ingredients: Herbed Avocado: 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice Kosher salt 2 large avocados, pitted ½ preserved lemon, seeds removed, finely chopped ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup finely chopped tender herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, tarragon and/or mint) Lemon Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons light agave syrup (nectar) Kosher salt 2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon olive oil Salad and Assembly: 3 heads of baby romaine, red leaf, or Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated 2 cups spicy greens (such as mizuna, watercress, buckwheat sprouts, or purslane) 1 cup tender herbs (such as mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and/or fennel fronds) ½ cup edible flowers (such as nasturtiums, bachelor’s buttons, and/or pansies) Flaky sea salt ½ cup finely chopped unsalted, roasted pistachios Preparation: Herbed Avocado: Combine shallot, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and let sit 20 minutes to lightly pickle. Using a spoon, scoop avocado flesh into a food processor; discard skins. Purée until smooth. Add preserved lemon, yogurt, oil, and shallot along with pickling liquid; season with salt and pulse to combine. Transfer avocado mixture to a medium bowl and stir in herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and/or more lemon juice, if needed. Do Ahead: Herbed avocado can be made 1 day ahead. Cover, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface, and chill. Lemon Vinaigrette: Whisk lemon juice and agave in a medium bowl; season with salt. Whisk in grapeseed oil, then olive oil. Taste vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Do Ahead: Vinaigrette can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill. Salad and Assembly: Toss lettuces, spicy greens, herbs, and edible flowers in a large bowl to combine. Drizzle about half of lemon vinaigrette over and toss to coat. Season salad with salt. Spoon 2 dollops of herbed avocado onto each plate and loosely mound salad over top. Scatter pistachios over and around salad and drizzle with remaining lemon vinaigrette. https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/young-lettuces-with-herbed-avocado