Best California Avocado Citrus Salad Recipes

CALIFORNIA CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD

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The awesome flavors in this salad remind me of my childhood in Southern California. My great-uncle had an orchard, so our family meals were filled with avocados, citrus fruits and nuts of all varieties. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1-1/2 cups orange sections (about 2 medium oranges)
1 cup ruby red grapefruit sections (about 1 medium grapefruit)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons ruby red grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

Steps:

Place lettuce, oranges, grapefruit and avocados in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk grapefruit juice, oil, honey and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pistachios. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CALIFORNIA AVOCADO CITRUS SALAD

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Categories Citrus Leafy Green No-Cook Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lemon, juiced
1 navel orange, juiced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 navel oranges, sectioned
1 grapefruit, sectioned
1 avocado, diced
1/2 lb mixed baby field greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Juice the lemon and orange. Gradually whisk in the honey and Dijon mustard. Mix in olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside to chill. Section the oranges and grapefruit and cut into small wedges. Dice the avocado. In a large salad bowl, toss the baby greens with the cranberries and above ingredients. Drizzle the dressing, and sprinkle with walnuts and blue cheese. Serve chilled.