Tempura-Fried Oysters on Baby Greens, Avocado, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

Rather than ho-hum croutons, consider crunchy, tempura-fried oysters as a sophisticated embellishment for this salad of tender baby greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing. Or skip the salad and put those oysters on buttered, grilled hot dog buns for a classic summertime treat.

“For frying, rice flour is a great way to use less coating than wheat flour, although it browns faster, so smaller pieces are recommended,” says my friend Chef René