AVOCADO-ORANGE SPINACH TOSS

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Baby spinach, mandarin oranges and avocado are teamed in this refreshing springtime salad from Margaret O'Bryon of Bel Air, Maryland. You can also substitute fresh orange slices for the mandarin oranges.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash salt
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. , Place the spinach in a large salad bowl; top with oranges, cucumber and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges