Best 10 Refreshing Citrus Mixed Greens And Avocado Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a light and refreshing salad that's packed with flavor, this Citrus Mixed Greens and Avocado Salad is the perfect choice. With a vibrant dressing made from fresh citrus juices, tangy vinegar, and a touch of honey, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The crisp mixed greens and creamy avocado provide a nice textural contrast, while the citrus segments add a burst of sweetness and acidity. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

AVOCADO CITRUS SALAD



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We have a 2-1/2-acre avocado grove. It's located on a high slope just north of town. In the distance, we see foothills covered with avocado and citrus groves. Those two crops make a great combination in this salad. Friends always request it. -Dorothy Kostas, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
8 to 10 cups torn salad greens
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1 cup green grapes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, sugar and salt. Add avocados. In a large salad bowl, toss remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD



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This citrusy green salad is a Healthy Living recipe, thanks to the abundance of delicious fruits and veggies-including luscious chunks of creamy avocado.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings, 1-3/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups loosely packed baby salad greens
1 navel orange, sectioned
1 red grapefruit, sectioned
1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing.
  • Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

REFRESHING CITRUS SALAD



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A very refreshing light salad with a delicious light dressing.

Provided by Tina Andre' Fox

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup canola oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground paprika
1 (12 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup grape tomatoes
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, onion, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and paprika in a jar. Close and shake jar until dressing is well mixed.
  • Place salad greens in a large bowl. Pour in half of the dressing; toss to mix. Arrange mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, almonds, Gorgonzola cheese, and green onions on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Mixed Green Salad With Orange Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

This yummy mixed green salad with orange dressing is a perfect side dish to make for a dinner party or brunch that won't break the bank. To save money, use a snack pack of honey-roasted nuts you find in the check-out aisle to add a nice crunch. The oranges work double duty--the segments go in the salad and the juice is used in the dressing.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 oranges
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
¾ cup olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 package mixed greens
1 avocado, sliced
⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup candied nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Segment the oranges: Cut off the tops and bottoms of the oranges so they sit flat on a cutting board. Use a knife to remove the rind of the orange, cutting carefully to remove as little flesh as possible. Use a paring knife to cut between the membranes to remove the orange segments. Transfer to a small bowl. Squeeze the juice from the scraps into a separate bowl.
  • Make the dressing: Strain the orange juice into a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup to remove any pulp and seeds. You should have about ¼ cup. Add the lemon juice and sugar. Microwave for 60 seconds, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Let cool, then whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the salad: Add the mixed greens to a large bowl. Add the avocado, segmented oranges, red onion, and honey-roasted nuts.
  • Just before serving, pour some of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add more dressing to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CITRUS AND WINTER GREENS SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Citrus And Winter Greens Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: garlic, fresh parsley, scallions, apple cider vinegar, honey, orange juice, dijon mustard, tahini, kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, tuscan kale, red cabbage, large fuji apple, brussels sprouts, oranges, pepitas, pomegranate seeds

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 clove garlic
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup scallions, chopped
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup orange juice, reserved from supreming oranges if desired.
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tahini
kosher salt, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups tuscan kale, thinly sliced (1 bunch)
1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (4 ounces, 115 G)
3 oranges, supremed
¼ cup pepitas, toasted
¼ cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, add the garlic, parsley, scallions, apple cider vinegar, honey, orange juice, Dijon mustard, tahini, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is easily pourable. Set aside until ready to use.
  • minutes prior to serving the salad, add the kale to a large bowl and season with salt. Gently massage with your hands to break down the tough fibers and reduce bitterness.
  • Add the red cabbage, apple, Brussels sprouts, orange segments, pepitas, and pomegranate seeds. Toss well to combine. Serve in a bowl or plate and drizzle with dressing to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 40 grams

AVOCADO AND CITRUS SALAD



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A guest on the UK tv show,Come Dine with Me,prepared this recipe, which she got from "New Cookery Year, Readers Digest." I tried it and enjoyed the refreshing flavors. She served this is a starter course before a fish main meal, but I ate it as a light lunch salad.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Citrus

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
salt, freshly ground, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
3 large Hass avocadoes, peeled, pitted, cut into slices
1 large grapefruit, peeled, cut into sections, pitted
1 large orange, peeled, cut into sections, pitted
mint sprig, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, caster sugar, mint and seasoning together until the sugar has dissolved; Gradually whisk in the oil.
  • 30 minutes or less before serving, slice your avocados, and prepare your citrus fruits and toss together.
  • Arrange the avocado, citrus fruits on individual serving dishes or plates and garnish with sprigs of mint; drizzle with dressing (or simply toss the dressing and the salad ingredients together and serve in a glass bowl).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.3, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 10.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 10, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.4

AVOCADO-CITRUS SALAD WITH SWISS CHARD



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Swiss chard and mixed greens topped with citrus fruit, avocado, red onion, and cashews and drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette. You can use any combination of citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, or pomelos.

Provided by cchristi4

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 oranges
1 grapefruit
2 clementines
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
3 cups Swiss chard, thinly sliced
½ cup very thinly sliced red onion
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup roasted and salted cashews, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, remove all of the peel and pith from the citrus fruit. To section each fruit, cut between the membrane and flesh of each fruit and remove the flesh. You should have 2 cups fruit. After sectioning, squeeze the leftover membranes over a bowl to reserve the juice.
  • Combine 3 tablespoon of reserved fruit juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a screw top jar. Close and shake vigorously to combine.
  • Arrange mixed greens, Swiss chard, orange, grapefruit, and clementine sections, red onion, avocado, and cashews on a large serving platter. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

ORANGE-AVOCADO MIXED GREENS SALAD



Orange-Avocado Mixed Greens Salad image

Avocado slices and mandarin oranges strike the perfect balance between creamy and refreshing in this delicious and easy-to-make salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 cups loosely packed torn mixed salad greens
2 avocados, sliced
2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup thin red onion slices
2/3 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; toss to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

GREENS WITH CITRUS DRESSING



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"You don't miss the oil when topping a green salad with this light and tangy homemade dressing," assures Suzanne Schreiber of Keno, Oregon. "It's a refreshing side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped raisins, optional
Torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine orange juice, vinegar, honey, water, lemon juice, orange zest and raisins if desired; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

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

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
  • In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
  • Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe and juicy citrus fruits. Avoid fruits that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. Just use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • To assemble the salad, toss the greens, avocado, citrus segments, and herbs in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This refreshing citrus mixed greens and avocado salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite citrus fruits. With its bright flavors and crunchy texture, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.

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