REFRESHING CITRUS, MIXED GREENS, AND AVOCADO SALAD

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A flavor-bursting citrus and mixed greens salad with a refreshing vinaigrette

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Winter Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the salad:
2 cups mixed tender greens
2 medium, sweet Cara Cara oranges
1 small avocado, sliced thinly
¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped (or almonds)
¼ cup pomegranate arils
--- black & white sesame seeds (optional)
For the vinaigrette:
5 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
1 TBSP. white balsamic vinegar
2 TBSPS. fresh orange juice
1 TBSP. shallot, minced
½ tsp. honey
--- sea salt
--- freshly ground pepper
¼ tsp. finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing as much of the pith as possible. Remove any seeds and slice the oranges very thinly. Peel and slice the avocado.
  • To make the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Dip a piece of the greens into the mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Divide the salad greens among four plates (or use a large shallow bowl for group service). Place the sliced oranges and the avocado slices on top of the greens. Add the pomegranate arils and the toasted nuts. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the avocado slices (if using).
  • Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the salad or serve.

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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The citrus dressing is so easy to make and the salad is always fresh and delicious.


AUMA MERCY
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This salad is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the citrus dressing is so flavorful. I love that it's healthy, too.


Louis Granados
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I made this salad for my family last night and they all loved it. Even my picky son ate it all up. The dressing is so flavorful and the avocado adds a nice creamy texture.


Misbha Head
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's healthy and refreshing, too.


uzzal uzzal
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I'm not usually a fan of avocado in salads, but this recipe changed my mind. The avocado adds a creamy richness that really complements the citrus dressing. This salad is definitely a keeper.


Dylan Bevan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect salad for a summer picnic.


Melinda Young
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so easy to make and the salad is always fresh and delicious.


Jiban Rai
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This salad is amazing! The citrus dressing is so light and refreshing, and the avocado adds a creamy richness. I love that it's healthy and easy to make, too.


Karissa Aguila
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is so flavorful and the avocado adds a nice creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Mairaj Bhatti
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of citrus fruits and avocado is so refreshing and summery. I love that it's light and healthy, too.


SGivo Man
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The citrus dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the avocado added a creamy richness. I'll definitely be making this again.