Best 11 Avocado Orange And Purple Onion Salad Recipes

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Avocado, orange, and purple onion salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a light lunch. The creamy avocado, sweet orange, and sharp purple onion work together to create a vibrant and delicious salad. This salad is also a good source of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This colorful salad is a healthy and tasty side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 navel oranges
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large head of red leaf lettuce, torn
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
4 radishes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Cut off ends of oranges; using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut between sections to remove whole segments; add segments to a large bowl. Squeeze juice from membranes into a bowl; measure out 3 tablespoons juice; reserve remaining juice for another use.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together reserved orange juice, vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine oranges, lettuce, avocado, and radishes. Drizzle with dressing as desired, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fiber 4 g

NO-FUSS AVOCADO ONION SALAD



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My mother, Nena, grew up in Cuba and learned many styles of cooking. She had a knack for making something incredibly simple taste amazing. This salad is proof. By itself, the dressing is really tart, but add the avocados and onions and it's the perfect complement. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Arrange avocado and onion slices on a large platter. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE-AVOCADO SALAD



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This salad features a yummy combination of fruits, veggies and a citrus dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad greens
3 oranges, peeled, sliced
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
6 thin slices red onion, separated into rings

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended.
  • On each of 6 salad plates, arrange salad greens. Top with oranges, avocados and onion. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg

AVOCADO ORANGE SALAD



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My mom passed this recipe on to me. It's a longtime family favorite. The tangy oranges, crisp lettuce and mellow flavor of the avocado are terrific together.-Catherine Shelton, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
CITRUS DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • On two salad plates, arrange the greens, orange, avocado and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts :

AVOCADO, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD



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Oranges add a fruity and flavoursome note to creamy avocados in this simple but tempting salad recipe.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Oranges

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

arugula leaf
2 avocados, peeled and stoned
2 oranges
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaf, coarsley chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pitted black olives
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a little arugula on each serving plate or on a large platter.
  • Thinly slice the avocados and arrange the slices on top.
  • Using a sharp knife, peel and remove the pith from the oranges, remove any pips and then cut the flesh into 1/2in slices. Arrange on top of the avocado
  • Sprinkle the red onion slices and basil over the salad.
  • Put all the vinaigrette ingredients into a screw-top jar and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

AVOCADO, ORANGE AND PURPLE ONION SALAD



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From Australia the Beautiful Cookbook; South Australia. "Navel oranges are available most of the year, as our vast continent affords us several picking seasons. Oranges are used widely in the Australian kitchen. Serve this salad within 10 minutes of making it, before the avocado browns."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Oranges

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 navel oranges
1 large avocado, ripe but firm
1/2 purple onion, cut into slices 3/8-inch thick (1-cm)
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, cut the skin and all the white pith off the oranges. Working over a small bowl to catch the juice, segment the orange slices, cutting on either side of each segment to release it from the membrane. Arrange for great presentation in a salad bowl.
  • Halve, pit, and peel the avocado and cut crosswise into thin slices. Add the salad bowl.
  • Separate the onion slices into rings. Arrange in the bowl with tor orange segments and avocado slices.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, 1 ½ tablespoon the reserved orange juice, the oil and the bergs,. Immediately pour over the salad and serve at once.

AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



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Mint ties together the bright orange and creamy avocado flavors in this refreshing salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 firm, ripe avocados (preferably Hass)
2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
4 navel oranges, peel and pith removed and flesh cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (halve if large)
Coarse salt
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
Orange-Muscatel Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Halve avocados lengthwise; pit and peel, keeping halves intact. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 slices. Arrange lettuce, oranges, and avocados on a platter. Season with salt; garnish with mint. Serve immediately, with vinaigrette on the side.

SPINACH, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups young spinach leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 tablespoon sweet mustard
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large navel oranges
1 medium-size ripe avocado
1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • If the spinach is not sold rinsed and dried, rinse it well and dry it. And if the spinach is not very young, with small leaves, remove the stems. Put the spinach in a bowl.
  • Beat the lime juice and mustard together. Beat in the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Peel the oranges and, using a sharp knife, cut away all the white pith. Divide into segments and put in a bowl.
  • Cut the avocado into quarters and remove the pit. Cut the flesh from the skin and slice it. Add the slices to the bowl with the orange segments. Add the onion slices and toss with half the dressing.
  • To serve, toss the spinach with the remaining dressing. Arrange the oranges, avocado and onion on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

AVOCADO, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD



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Balance sweet and tangy flavors in this Avocado, Orange and Red Onion Salad. This Avocado, Orange and Red Onion Salad might just upstage your entrée.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
2 navel oranges, peeled, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Serve immediately. Or cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

AVOCADO-ONION SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large ripe avocado, cut in small cubes
1 small onion, chopped medium fine
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped freshly parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 roasted canned red pepper, sliced or 2 tablespoons sliced pimientos

Steps:

  • Mix avocado and onion with vinegar. Add parsley and marjoram to avocado.
  • Add pepper. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

BLOOD ORANGE AND AVOCADO SALAD



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A very simple, very healthy, very citrus summer salad!

Provided by iLikeCereal

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 blood orange, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Gently toss avocado and blood orange in a bowl; drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 17.5 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 14.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • For the Best Flavor: Use ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure. Their dark green skin should be nearly black.
  • Choose Citrus Wisely: Grapefruit and blood oranges offer variations on the citrus flavor. For a sweeter salad, add a bit of tangelo or mandarin orange.
  • Balance the Flavors: Red onion adds a sharp kick, so adjust the amount you use to your taste. If you prefer a milder flavor, try scallions or chives instead.
  • Fresh Herbs: For a pop of freshness, sprinkle chopped cilantro or mint over the salad just before serving.
  • Healthy Fats: To boost the nutritional value, add a drizzle of olive oil or avocado oil to the dressing.

Conclusion:

This avocado, orange, and purple onion salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. With its colorful appearance and simple preparation, it's a perfect side dish or light meal. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch option, a vibrant addition to your dinner table, or a crowd-pleasing salad for a potluck, this recipe is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's make some salad! Enjoy the bright flavors and textures that this salad offers, and don't forget to experiment with different citrus fruits and herbs to create your own unique variations.

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