CITRUS AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE WATER

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Salting the citrus draws out some of the juice, which becomes part of the vinaigrette.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Citrus     Orange     Fruit     Grapefruit     Kumquat     Tarragon     Avocado     Pistachio     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds mixed citrus (such as oranges, blood oranges, and/or grapefruit)
1/2 cup kumquats, thinly sliced, seeds removed (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons orange-flower or rose water
Large pinch of kosher salt
1 avocado, cut into large pieces
3 tablespoons salted or unsalted, roasted pistachios, finely crushed
3 tablespoons tarragon leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Steps:

  • Using a paring knife, remove peel and white pith from citrus, being careful not to remove too much of the flesh. Slice citrus into 1/2"-thick rounds, then cut into 1 1/2" pieces (it looks cool and is less fussy if pieces aren't too exact in shape and size). Transfer to a medium bowl and add kumquats, if using, lemon juice, orange-flower water, and salt. Toss and let sit 5 minutes so citrus can release some of their juices.
  • Transfer citrus, leaving juice behind, to a large plate. Tuck avocado in between and around citrus.
  • Spoon citrus juice over salad, scatter pistachios and tarragon over, and drizzle with oil.

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