CALIFORNIA CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD

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The awesome flavors in this salad remind me of my childhood in Southern California. My great-uncle had an orchard, so our family meals were filled with avocados, citrus fruits and nuts of all varieties. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1-1/2 cups orange sections (about 2 medium oranges)
1 cup ruby red grapefruit sections (about 1 medium grapefruit)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons ruby red grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lettuce, oranges, grapefruit and avocados in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk grapefruit juice, oil, honey and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pistachios. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Aida Tuuti
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Jayesh Desai
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I'm not sure about the combination of citrus and avocado, but I'm willing to give it a try.


drip lord
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This salad looks so refreshing, I'm going to make it for lunch today.


Jonathan Mencer
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Nuhuul Alam
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This salad is definitely going on my summer party menu.


Rimsan Rimsan
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I'm glad I found this recipe, it's a keeper!


Blessings Mwenela1
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great!


Haniya Shah
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This salad is a bit too tart for my taste.


Georga Mulholland
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I'm not a huge fan of the dressing, but the salad is still delicious.


Rofiq Khan
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I added some grilled shrimp to this salad and it was amazing!


Bliking
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits.


Frankie Tabor
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I'm not usually a fan of arugula, but it's perfect in this salad.


Jeo
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I love that this salad is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


HD Tv
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The dressing is perfectly balanced and really brings out the flavor of the citrus and avocado.


B M B a P p Y
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Musafir Khan
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of citrus, avocado, and arugula was refreshing and delicious.