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Delicious blood orange avocado salad with citrus dressing and fresh greens

Blood Orange Avocado Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring blood oranges and creamy avocado, perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish at dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-3 blood oranges, peeled and segmented Feel free to substitute regular oranges if blood oranges aren't available.
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced Be gentle when dicing to keep the pieces intact.
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Adds a sharpness to the salad.
  • 1 cup arugula or mixed greens Base of the salad.
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled Optional; omit for a vegan version.
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice and prepare your blood oranges by peeling away the skin, removing any bitter white pith, and segmenting them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Dice the avocado into chunks, being gentle to keep them intact.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the arugula or mixed greens with the blood orange and avocado pieces.
  2. Add the red onion slices and sprinkle the feta cheese over the top, if using.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  5. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  6. Enjoy the salad immediately for the freshest taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

You can elevate your salad by adding toasted nuts, like walnuts or almonds, for a crunchier texture. Consider adding a splash of lime juice or a sprinkle of chili flakes for zest. For a vegan twist, swap out the feta cheese for nutritional yeast.

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