Avocado and Mango Salad with Acai-Berry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup V8 V-Fusion Acai Mixed Berry juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Beat the V8, oil, vinegar, water, mustard, garlic and black pepper in a medium bowl with a whisk or fork.
2. Divide the lettuce among 4 salad bowls. Top with the mango and avocado slices. Spoon 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over each salad.
3. Garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 servings