Citrus Salad with Avocado
This winter Citrus Salad is a bright, beautiful blend of seasonal oranges tossed with mixed baby greens, creamy avocado and goat cheese, then drizzled with an orange honey vinaigrette.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 201kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Citrus Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup orange juice, fresh or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Citrus Salad
- 2 cara cara oranges
- 2 blood oranges
- 5 ounces mixed baby greens
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Citrus Vinaigrette
- Mix all ingredients in a mason jar or small bowl until well combined. (Can be made ahead. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.)
Citrus Salad
- With a sharp knife, cut off rind and pith from oranges. Slice them crosswise. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, half of the orange slices, red onion, raisins, pine nuts and goat cheese.
- Drizzle in just enough dressing to coat; do not soak. Reserve extra dressing to pass separately.
- Arrange remaining orange slices and avocado on top. Serve with extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
*See post for Recipe Tips, Variations and Serving Suggestions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 37mg