Avocado Citrus Salad

Avocado Citrus Salad
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NIKKI SMITH

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@adorefood

I love avocados!!! So why not have a nice refreshing avocado salad. You can also use tomatoes as it did.

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The avocado and orange make this salad sooo delightful! We loved the dressing...and well, just can't wait to make it again! Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen


Rating:

★★★★★ 9 votes

Comments:
66 Comments
Serves:
4
Prep:
25 Min
Method:
No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

  • DRESSING

  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2
    limes
  • ·
    dash of salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil

  • SALAD

  • 1 large
    firm, ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
  • 2 c
    torn romaine lettuce
  • 1 large
    orange, peeled and cut into sections
  • 1/4 small
    red onion, sliced into thin wedges
  • 2 Tbsp
    snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

How to Make Avocado Citrus Salad

Step-by-Step

  1. For dressing, zest limes to measure 1 teaspoon zest; juice limes to measure 1/4 cup juice. Place zest and juice in small bowl. Add sugar, salt and oil; whisk until blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. For salad,cut avocado in half lengthwise; remove seed and cut flesh away from skin. Cut avocado into slices
  3. Arrange lettuce, avocado slices, orange sections and onion on small plates. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

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About Avocado Citrus Salad

Course/Dish: Lettuce Salads Fruit Salads Other Salads
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Collections: All-Star Salads Meatless Mondays
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids Healthy

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