Avocado Rose & Spring Vegetable Carpaccio
Thin ribbons of avocado shaped into delicate roses, layered over crisp spring vegetables and finished with a bright lemon champagne vinaigrette. This dish is light, refined, and absolutely stunning on a white platter.Perfect for brunch tables, garden parties, or plated fine-dining presentation.
Servings 4
Calories 310kcal
Ingredients
- Base
- 2 large ripe-but-firm avocados
- 4 radishes very thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber shaved into ribbons
- 1 cup baby arugula
- ¼ cup microgreens
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or pistachios
- Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch sea salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Garnish
- Edible flowers optional but stunning
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Prepare the Avocado Roses
- Slice avocados very thinly lengthwise.
- Fan slices in a straight line, slightly overlapping.
- Gently roll from one end to create a rose shape.
- Repeat with remaining avocado.
- (Chill briefly if needed to help them hold shape.)
- 2️⃣ Arrange the Base
- On a large white platter or shallow serving dish:
- Scatter arugula lightly across center.
- Layer cucumber ribbons loosely for height.
- Add radish slices for bright contrast.
- 3️⃣ Place the Avocado Roses
- Carefully transfer avocado roses onto the vegetable bed.
- Gently open petals slightly for fullness.
- 4️⃣ Make the Vinaigrette
- Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking.
- Drizzle lightly over salad — do not overdress.
- 5️⃣ Finish
- Sprinkle toasted nuts and flaky sea salt.
- Add microgreens and edible flowers for dramatic spring presentation.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving, 1/4 recipe)
Calories: ~310
Total Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 120 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 9 g
Sugars: 4 g
Protein: 4 g
(Values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand.)
🌸 Presentation Tips
• Use a wide white platter for contrast
• Arrange in circular symmetry for upscale plating
• Add edible flowers in small clusters, not scattered randomly
• Finish with freshly cracked pepper just before serving
• Arrange in circular symmetry for upscale plating
• Add edible flowers in small clusters, not scattered randomly
• Finish with freshly cracked pepper just before serving
