Tasty Citrus Avocado Salad Food

CITRUS AVOCADO SALAD

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This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with a sweet dressing. -Sonia Candler, Edmonton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 cups torn salad greens
2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon grated onion

Steps:

Gently toss the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD

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Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AVOCADO CITRUS SALAD

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We have a 2-1/2-acre avocado grove. It's located on a high slope just north of town. In the distance, we see foothills covered with avocado and citrus groves. Those two crops make a great combination in this salad. Friends always request it. -Dorothy Kostas, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
8 to 10 cups torn salad greens
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1 cup green grapes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, sugar and salt. Add avocados. In a large salad bowl, toss remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALAD

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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories Salad Leafy Green Low Carb Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Lemon Orange Avocado Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 blood or Valencia orange, sliced 1/8" thick, seeds removed
1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8" thick, seeds removed
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Meyer or regular lemon juice
1 bunch watercress or arugula, thick stems trimmed
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 avocado, cut into wedges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Toss orange and lemon slices with 1 tablespoon oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus, tossing occasionally, until lightly charred in spots and starting to caramelize, 10-15 minutes. This makes the citrus flavor more complex. Let cool.
Meanwhile, combine onion and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and let sit 5 minutes (onion will soften a bit and get slightly sweeter and less harsh).
Add roasted citrus to bowl with onion along with arugula and mint. Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons oil over; season with salt and pepper and toss everything to combine and coat.
Add avocado and very gently toss until lightly dressed (you don't want to crush the avocado).

AVOCADO AND CITRUS SALAD

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A guest on the UK tv show,Come Dine with Me,prepared this recipe, which she got from "New Cookery Year, Readers Digest." I tried it and enjoyed the refreshing flavors. She served this is a starter course before a fish main meal, but I ate it as a light lunch salad.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories Citrus

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
salt, freshly ground, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
3 large Hass avocadoes, peeled, pitted, cut into slices
1 large grapefruit, peeled, cut into sections, pitted
1 large orange, peeled, cut into sections, pitted
mint sprig, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together the lemon juice, caster sugar, mint and seasoning together until the sugar has dissolved; Gradually whisk in the oil.
30 minutes or less before serving, slice your avocados, and prepare your citrus fruits and toss together.
Arrange the avocado, citrus fruits on individual serving dishes or plates and garnish with sprigs of mint; drizzle with dressing (or simply toss the dressing and the salad ingredients together and serve in a glass bowl).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.3, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 10.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 10, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.4

CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD

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This citrusy green salad is a Healthy Living recipe, thanks to the abundance of delicious fruits and veggies-including luscious chunks of creamy avocado.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings, 1-3/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 cups loosely packed baby salad greens
1 navel orange, sectioned
1 red grapefruit, sectioned
1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except dressing.
Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CITRUS AVOCADO SALAD

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I love salads that feature avocados and citrus! The flavors are so refreshing. I haven't tried this recipe yet, from www.avocadosalad.com, but it sounds delicious, and the dressing sounds like it would really go with the flavors of the salad.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon grated onion
12 cups torn salad greens
2 medium grapefruits, peeled and sectioned (be sure to remove all the pith and the membranes)
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned (be sure to remove all the pith and membranes)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

To make dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake until well mixed. Set aside.
Place salad greens in a large bowl. Add grapefruit sections, orange sections, avocado slices, and onion rings. Toss gently to combine.
Shake dressing again if needed. Drizzle over salad, toss to coat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.9, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 14.7, Protein 4.5