Spring Sunshine Salad with Citrus Parmesan Dressing

To make the dressing

In a medium bowl or glass jar, combine the grated Parmesan, orange zest and juice, and the shallots. Whisk in the white wine vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper.

To make the salad

Wash and dry salad greens well and place them in a large bowl. Add the oranges, nuts and onions. Toss well with some of the dressing, reserving remaining dressing for another use. Add the avocado and give the salad one last light toss — be gentle, you don't want the avocado to disintegrate.

Sprinkle with a few shavings of Parmesan — you can make nice thick curls using a vegetable peeler.