Grilled Avocado with Fruit Salsa

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Ingredients:

• 4 firm, ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
• 1/4 cup honey (59 mL)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (59 mL)
• 1 mango, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm.) cubes
• 1/2 lb. strawberries (277 g), cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm.) cubes
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (15 mL)
• 1/3 cup orange juice (79 mL)
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (30 mL)
• lettuce leaves (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the barbecue to medium-high (300 degrees F to 400 degrees F), making sure the grill is well oiled.
2. Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds. In a small bowl, mix together the honey and olive oil. Brush the exposed flesh with the honey-olive oil mixture, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a cool place (do not refrigerate).
3. In a medium bowl, combine the mango, strawberries, vinegar, orange juice, and lemon juice. Let sit for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the flavors can blend.
4. Grill the avocados, skin side down, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the skin begins to lightly char and take on grill marks. Brush the flesh side of the avocados again with the honey-olive oil mixture and place them flesh side down on the grill for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. With a spatula, carefully remove the avocados from the grill and place them on beds of lettuce on warm serving plates, 2 halves per person. Fill the seed cavity of each avocado half with the mango-strawberry salsa. Serve with spoons to scoop out the avocado flesh and salsa.