Description
Blood Orange Avocado Salad: A Refreshing Delight
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 2 blood oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced avocados, blood orange segments, and red onion.
- If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped nuts over the top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are coated without mashing the avocado.
- Serve the Blood Orange Avocado Salad immediately, garnished with extra nuts or feta if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Blood Orange Avocado Salad