AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD WITH HONEY AND GINGER DRESSING
I just love how the silky texture of the diced avocado plays off the orange segments in this refreshing salad. Shop for your avocados a couple of days in advance of making this salad; it seems you can never find a ripe avocado at the store on the same day you need one!
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Segment and juice 3 of the oranges in the following way: Cut both ends off 1 of the oranges and place it, cut side up, on a cutting board. Using a sharp, flexible knife, cut the skin and white membrane from the orange. Use a sawing motion and cut from top to bottom following the contours of the orange. Free the orange segments by cutting along the seams that separate them from each other. Do this over a bowl to collect any juices. Reserve the segments separately and squeeze what's left of the orange over the bowl to collect the juice. Do the same with the remaining 2 oranges. Strain the juice into a measuring cup: You should have about 3/4 cup; if not, juice the remaining orange and add as much as needed.
- Combine the ginger, mayonnaise, mustard, and honey with 1/2 cup of the orange juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl, combine half of the chopped shallots with 3 tablespoons of the remaining orange juice. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the avocados lengthwise up to the large pit in the middle. Gently twist apart the 2 halves and remove the pit. Wedge a teaspoon between the skin and the flesh and remove the flesh in 1 piece. Cut the avocados into 1-inch pieces and put them into the bowl with the honey-and-ginger dressing. Add the remaining shallots, the chopped mint and the chopped cilantro, and mix together lightly so as not to break up the avocado.
- When ready to serve, set aside 8 orange segments. Toss the rest with the whole lettuce leaves and just enough of the orange-and-olive oil vinaigrette to coat. Divide the lettuce and oranges among 4 plates. Spoon some avocado onto each plate (there will be some dressing left in the bowl). Top with the reserved orange segments and drizzle any remaining honey-and-ginger dressing over the salad. Garnish with whole mint and cilantro leaves, and, if you like, some pickled ginger.
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colin dobson
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of fruit and nuts, and it's always delicious.
Shehzad baloch
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Shadek Rashid
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. I love the unique flavor combination and the fact that it's so easy to make.
hassan ali
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover avocado. I always have a few avocados on hand and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.
Ethan Or
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Abdul Salaam
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
Feriz Ajlia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed this salad. The orange and ginger flavors really balance out the avocado.
Adi Rajput
[email protected]This salad is delicious and healthy. I love that it's made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Steven Bair
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love the honey-ginger dressing.
Taha janjua
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of avocado, orange, and ginger is so refreshing and unique. I will definitely be making this again.