Ingredients:

1 large head lettuce
1 red onion; peeled, halved, and thinly sliced crosswise
2 avocados, sliced into wedges
2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
Strawberry Vinaigrette

Arrange lettuce, onion, avocado, and orange on platter. Drizzle with dressing. Garnish with berries if you wish.

Strawberry Vinaigrette

1 c. olive oil
½ pt. strawberries with tops cut off
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. dried leaf tarragon, crumbled
¼ tsp. sugar

Combine the olive oil, strawberries, vinegar, salt, pepper, tarragon, and sugar in a food processor. Whirl until the strawberries are pureed. The vinaigrette dressing can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Stir before using. Serves 8.