Sweet Onion, Avocado And Shrimp Salad

Directions

1. Cut the onion in quarters lengthwise, then cut each quarter into lengthwise halves or possibly thirds. Cut each of these sections in half crosswise. Place the onion pcs in a bowl of cool water to soak for at least 10 min.
2. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and, with a spoon, scoop out the flesh in one piece. Cut the avocados into pcs roughly the same size as the onions.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp. of lemon juice, the extra virgin olive oil, salt and chives to mix well. Drain the onions and pat them dry with a towel. Add in the onions to the dressing and stir to coat well. Remove the onions with a slotted spoon, draining any excess dressing back into the bowl, and arrange the onions on a platter in a broad layer.
4. Place the avocados in the remaining dressing and stir to coat well. Remove them with a slotted spoon and arrange them in an oblong mound on top of the onions, centering so there is onion showing around the edges.
5. Add in the shrimp to the remaining dressing, adding another squirt of lemon juice and a little more salt to taste. Arrange the shrimp on top of the avocados and garnish with more chopped chives. Serve immediately.
6. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.