RED CABBAGE, BACON AND AVOCADO SALAD

RED  CABBAGE,  BACON  AND  AVOCADO  SALAD INGREDIENTS Balsamic vinaigrette     2 garlic cloves, minced     1 tablespoon Dijon mustard     1 tablespoon honey     1/4 cup balsamic vinegar     1/3 cup olive oil     kosher salt SALAD      1 small head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced     4 uncured bacon slices, cooked until crisp, drained and chopped     1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley     4 large radishes, thinly sliced     3 green onions, thinly sliced     kosher salt     1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks PREPARATION For the vinaigrette and salad     To make the balsamic vinaigrette: In a blender, combine the garlic, mustard, honey, vinegar, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and set aside.     In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bacon, and parsley. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette to start (you can always add more!) and toss to coat.     Add the radishes and green onion and toss again. Season with salt.     Transfer to a serving platter and top with the avocado.