Best 20 Orange Avocado Salad Recipes

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If you're seeking a delightful and nutritious salad that bursts with vibrant flavors, look no further than the Orange Avocado Salad. This vibrant dish tantalizes the taste buds with its fusion of sweet oranges, creamy avocados, and a tangy dressing that elevates the salad to a culinary masterpiece. The fusion of citrusy oranges and velvety avocados creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, while the zesty dressing adds a touch of acidity that brightens up the entire dish. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a wholesome meal or simply seeking a refreshing side dish, this Orange Avocado Salad is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD



Orange Avocado Salad image

For a beautiful salad with an unbeatable combination of flavors, you can't miss with this recipe. We love the mellow avocado together with sweet mandarin oranges and crisp cucumber. The tangy dressing makes this dish special. It's a great summertime salad to serve with grilled meat. -Latressa Allen, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

DRESSING:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Chill. , Just before serving, toss the greens in a large salad bowl. Dip the avocado slices into orange juice. Arrange the cucumber, red onion and oranges over greens. Add the avocado (discard remaining juice). Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARROT, AVOCADO, AND ORANGE SALAD



Carrot, Avocado, and Orange Salad image

Provided by April Bloomfield

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Side     Vegetarian     Lunch     Avocado     Carrot     Spring     Healthy     Vegan     Cumin     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Maldon or another flaky sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons crumbled dried pequin chilies or red pepper flakes
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
30 or so similarly sized (each about the size of your pointer finger) young carrots, not peeled, 1/2 inch of the green tops left on
3 tennis-ball-sized oranges
3 ripe Hass avocados, chilled
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
A handful of small, delicate cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Pound the garlic with a healthy pinch of salt in a mortar until you have a wet, fairly smooth paste. (You can also do this on a cutting board, chopping and mashing and chopping and mashing until you're satisfied.) Put the paste in a large mixing bowl. Add the cumin, coriander, chilies, and 1/4 cup of the olive oil and stir well, then add the carrots and toss well so they're coated with the oil and spices. Sprinkle on 3 healthy pinches of salt, crushing the grains with your fingers as you add them, and toss again.
  • Put the carrots in a large shallow baking dish in one layer. Scrape out the extra garlic, spices, and oil from the bowl and spread evenly on top of the carrots. Pour 1/4 cup water into an empty spot in the casserole (you don't want to wash off the tasty oily stuff) and tilt the dish so the water spreads across the bottom.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and put it in the oven. Cook the carrots for 25 minutes. Take off the foil and keep cooking until the carrots are lightly browned, and about as tender and creamy as avocado flesh, but not so soft that they threaten to fall apart, about 35 minutes more.
  • While the carrots are roasting, segment the orange as you would a lemon. Squeeze the membranes into a small bowl to release the juice. Set it aside.
  • When the carrots are done, take the dish out of the oven and let it sit until the carrots have cooled a bit but are still warm.
  • Meanwhile, take the avocados from the fridge. Halve them lengthwise, remove the pits, and peel the halves. Cut the flesh lengthwise into slices about the same size as the carrots-the slices should be sturdy enough that they don't break up when you toss them.
  • Put the avocado slices in a large mixing bowl and add the reserved orange juice, the lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a healthy pinch or two of salt. Toss gently and well with your hands. Push the avocado to one side of the bowl. Add the carrots a handful at a time, scraping and tossing them in the beautiful green liquid in the bowl before adding the next handful. Make sure to scrape out and add all the garlicky spices left in the baking dish. Toss it all together gently, being careful not to break the avocado slices.
  • Stack the carrots, avocado, and orange segments on a platter or in a serving bowl so they're facing this way and that. Top with the cilantro and serve right away.

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 :

WATERCRESS, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



Watercress, Avocado and Orange Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/4 thinly sliced red onion in cold water, about 10 minutes. Whisk 1/4 cup orange juice, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Drain the onion; toss with 2 bunches watercress, 2 sliced avocados, 2 segmented oranges and the dressing. Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

ROAST CARROT AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE AND LEMON DRESSING



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If you're going to use cooked carrots in a salad you've got to make it with some attitude! This fantastic Moroccan-style salad combines roast carrots with avocados - and because they have the same texture in your mouth, I thought I'd add the chargrilled flavor and crunch of toasted ciabatta to round things off. With spices, seeds, sour cream and a delicious citrus dressing, you've got a winner.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound medium mixed colored carrots, with their leafy tops
Sea salt
2 level teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 or 2 small dried chiles, crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, peeled
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
Extra-virgin olive oil
Red or white wine vinegar
1 orange, halved
1 lemon, halved
3 ripe avocados
4 (1/2-inch thick) slices ciabatta or other good-quality bread
2 handfuls interesting mixed winter salad leaves (like Treviso, arugula, radicchio or cavolo nero tops), washed and spun dry
2 bunches watercress
2/3 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons mixed seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Parboil the carrots in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, until they are very nearly cooked, then drain and put them into a roasting pan. You should flavor them while they're steaming hot, so while the carrots are cooking get a pestle and mortar and smash up the cumin seeds, chilles, salt and pepper. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and smash up again until you have a kind of paste. The idea here is to build up the flavors. Add enough extra-virgin olive oil to generously cover the paste, and a good swig of vinegar. This will be like a marinade, a rub and a dressing all in one! Stir together, then pour over the carrots in the pan, coating them well. Add the orange and lemon halves, cut side down.
  • These will roast along with the carrots, and their juice can be used as the basis of the dressing. Place in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden.
  • While the carrots are roasting, halve and peel the avocados, discarding the pits, then cut them into wedges lengthwise and place in a big bowl. Remove the carrots from the oven and add them to the avocados. Carefully, using some tongs, squeeze the roasted orange and lemon juice into a bowl and add the same amount of extra-virgin olive oil and a little swig of red wine vinegar. Season, and pour this dressing over the carrots and avocados. Mix together, have a taste and correct the seasoning. Call your gang round the table while you toast or broil your ciabatta slices.
  • Tear the toasted bread into little pieces and add to the dressed carrot and avocado. Mix together, toss in the salad leaves and cress and transfer to a big platter or divide between individual plates. Spoon over a nice dollop of sour cream, sprinkle over your toasted seeds and drizzle over some extra-virgin olive oil.
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ASIAN SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE AND AVOCADO



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Orange     Avocado     Spinach     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon (generous) Asian sesame oil
1 navel orange
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1 Pinkerton or Fuerte avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
  • Cut off peel and white pith from orange. Cut orange into 1/3-inch rounds; cut rounds crosswise in half. Add spinach to dressing; toss to coat. Add avocado and orange; toss gently.

AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD WITH HONEY AND GINGER DRESSING



Avocado and Orange Salad with Honey and Ginger Dressing image

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

4 oranges, preferably seedless
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 avocados
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
4 whole leaves Boston lettuce, washed and dried well
4 while leaves red leaf lettuce, washed and dried well
Sliced pickled ginger, optional

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.

AVOCADO-ORANGE SALAD DRESSING



Avocado-Orange Salad Dressing image

Makes a very healthy, no-oil-added dressing with healthy fats from the avocado. Pure bliss and no guilt! Top any green salad with this dressing. Use agave nectar in place of honey for a vegan version.

Provided by Chef Jombus

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 orange, peeled and chopped
½ cup water
½ lime, juiced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon agave nectar
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch sea salt

Steps:

  • Blend avocado, orange, water, lime juice, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, agave nectar, red pepper flakes, and sea salt together in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ORANGE-AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD



Orange-Avocado Chicken Salad image

Orange sections and avocado slices surround this hearty salad, making for a pretty presentation. It's a refreshing summer main dish for both lunch and dinner. -Shelia Garcia, Mantachie, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Torn salad greens
6 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt; cover and refrigerate. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peas, carrots, celery and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, pepper and remaining salt; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Place greens on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with chicken salad; arrange orange sections and avocado slices around salad. Sprinkle with green onions. Drizzle with lime juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BLOOD ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD



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My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can't find blood oranges. Finely chopped walnuts work well in place of the pomegranate seeds, too. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
4 large red grapefruit, sectioned
2 medium blood oranges, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, whisk together first eight ingredients., In a serving dish, combine avocados, grapefruit and oranges; sprinkle with onion and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with dressing. Top with cheese. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLOOD ORANGE AND AVOCADO SALAD



Blood Orange and Avocado Salad image

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

AVOCADO, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD



Avocado, Orange and Red Onion Salad image

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, BEET, AND ORANGE SALAD



Avocado, Beet, and Orange Salad image

This hearty fall salad is full of flavor and studded with crispy homemade croutons.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small bunch beets (1 lb), trimmed
2 slices rustic bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 avocados, sliced
2 navel oranges, peel and pith removed, segmented
2 cups spinach
1 tablespoon toasted salted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets tightly in foil and roast until tender, about 1 hour. Once cool, remove skin and slice.
  • Meanwhile, toss bread pieces with 2 tablespoons oil, season with salt and pepper, and toast until golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Whisk vinegar, orange juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over beets, avocados, oranges, spinach, and croutons. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 174 g

AVOCADO, ORANGE, AND JíCAMA SALAD



Avocado, Orange, and Jícama Salad image

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Orange     Avocado     Fall     Jícama     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 navel oranges
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium jícama (about 3/4 pound)
2 firm-ripe California avocados

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife cut peel and pith from oranges. Working over a bowl, cut sections free from membranes and squeeze enough juice from membranes to measure 1/4 cup. In a bowl whisk together orange juice, curry powder, salt, cumin, sugar, and vinegar. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Peel jícama and halve lengthwise. Thinly slice jícama crosswise and add to vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Halve, pit, and peel avocados and thinly slice crosswise.
  • Lift jícama from vinaigrette and arrange on 4 plates with orange sections and avocado. Pour remaining vinaigrette over and around salads.

AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



Avocado and Orange Salad image

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.

CHINESE BLACK RICE, ORANGE, AND AVOCADO SALAD



Chinese Black Rice, Orange, and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Lorna Sass

Categories     Salad     Citrus     Fruit     Rice     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dinner     Orange     Avocado     Vegan     Advance Prep Required     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked Basic Chinese Black Rice (see note below)
2 cups diced peeled oranges
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle
1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 large lettuce cups or leaves
Unpeeled orange wedges, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the black rice, oranges, orange juice, pumpkin seeds, orange zest, salt, and chipotle. Gently mix in the avocado. Add more salt, if needed.
  • Place a lettuce cup on each plate and spoon the salad into the lettuce cups. Garnish with orange wedges, if you wish.
  • Basic Chinese Black Rice
  • A very high-quality Chinese black rice is distributed by Lotus Foods under the registered trademark name "Forbidden Black Rice." This rice bleeds beet­red when you rinse it and, once cooked, ends up a striking deep burgundy. It holds its shape very well and is pleasantly chewy. With a subtle sweetness and a rich taste, it's a stunning rice that has everything going for it. Put it high on your list of rices to try.
  • Rinse the rice. Combine the rice, water, and salt (if using) in a heavy Dutch oven or saucepan. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Skim off any foam floating on the surface. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Quickly drain off any excess water. Return the rice to the hot pot, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE-WASABI GLAZED CHICKEN



Avocado Salad with Orange-Wasabi Glazed Chicken image

A very flavorful salad accented with sliced grilled chicken that has been glazed with a caramelized orange and wasabi sauce.

Provided by Darren Bezanson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup water
½ cup red wine
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice chicken strips and set aside.
  • In a large, nonreactive pot, heat sugar and water together over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly (and very carefully--use an oven mitt!) add wine. Return to heat and stir until all particles are dissolved. Stirring constantly, add orange juice and wasabi, adjusting the amount to taste.
  • Brush chicken strips with the glaze, and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through.
  • While chicken is warming, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocados, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste, and spoon mixture onto the greens. Top with warmed chicken strips and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 46.5 g

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad image

Make and share this Chicken, Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces mixed salad greens (I like the butter lettuce mix or the romaine mix)
15 ounces mandarin oranges, well-drained
6 ounces of cooked and sliced chicken breasts
2 very thin slices red onions, cut in half and sliced into crescents
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup of bottled light Italian dressing or 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into chunks (I use Haas avocados, the dark-skinned avocados, but California avocados could also be used)

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, mandarin oranges, chicken, onion and pecans.
  • In a small bowl, combine dressing and 1/2 cup avocado cubes. Mash and blend into dressing. Add remaining avocado cubes and dressing to salad. Toss and serve.

AVOCADO AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



Avocado and Mandarin Orange Salad image

Given to me by a society matron who used this as her "presentation salad" at luncheons. I recommend cutting back on the oil a bit.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup wine vinegar
3/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh is best)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups mandarin oranges
2 small purple onions
2 avocados
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 head lettuce (any leaf-type lettuce)

Steps:

  • Make dressing: Combine vinegar, oil, orange juice, mustard, orange peel, lemon juice, sugar, and salt.
  • Drain mandarin oranges.
  • Slice onions into very thin slices.
  • Combine mandarin oranges, sliced avocados and onion rings.
  • Cover orange/avocado/onion mixture with dressing and refrigerate.
  • Immediately before serving, break up lettuce and spoon orange/avocado mixture over lettuce.

ORANGE-AVOCADO SALAD



Orange-Avocado Salad image

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

Tips:

  • Selecting ripe avocados is crucial. They should yield to gentle pressure and have a dark green color.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the avocado into uniform slices to ensure even cooking.
  • To prevent the avocado from browning, drizzle it with lemon or lime juice or toss it in a vinaigrette dressing.
  • Choose oranges that are heavy for their size and have a deep orange color. Avoid any with blemishes or bruises.
  • To segment the oranges, use a sharp knife to cut away the peel and pith, then slice the oranges into segments.
  • If you don't have time to grill the oranges, you can also roast them in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add a variety of greens to your salad, such as arugula, spinach, or romaine lettuce.
  • For a nutty flavor, add some toasted walnuts or pecans to the salad.
  • A drizzle of honey or agave syrup can add a touch of sweetness to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This vibrant and refreshing orange avocado salad is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. It's a delicious and healthy side dish or light lunch that's sure to impress your friends and family. With its colorful appearance and unique flavor profile, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this orange avocado salad a try!

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