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Salad Recipes

Orange & Avocado Salad

This colorful salad would be a welcome addition to a Mexican-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

  • 1 cup packed cilantro
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch of minced garlic

Salad

  • 2 large oranges
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup slivered red onion
  • ½ cup Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Directions

  1. To prepare vinaigrette: Puree cilantro, oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.

  2. To prepare salad: Slice both ends off oranges. With a sharp knife, remove the peel and white pith; discard. Working over a salad bowl, cut the segments from their surrounding membrane; discard the membrane. Add greens, avocado, onion and vinaigrette; toss to coat. (Refrigerate the extra dressing for up to 2 days.)