MANDARIN AVOCADO TOSS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Mandarin Avocado Toss image

A perky blend of colors, shapes and textures makes this salad appealing to adults and children alike. My family requests it for its juicy oranges, smooth avocado slices and crunchy almonds and sunflower kernels. It's a breeze to prepare and an ideal luncheon item.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 to 2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute sunflower kernels and almonds in butter. Cool. Meanwhile, in a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard and garlic; shake well. In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, oranges, avocado, onions and sunflower kernel mixture. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

*** Explore more Mandarin Avocado Toss Recipes »

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

You'll also love

Crunchy Orange Spice Snack Mix_image Crunchy Orange Spice Snack Mix

Platanutres (Plantain Chips)_image Platanutres (Plantain Chips)

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake_image Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

Autumn Stuffed Pork Loin With Cider Gravy_image Autumn Stuffed Pork Loin With Cider Gravy

Fresh Tomato Pie_image Fresh Tomato Pie

Carrot and Zucchini Frittata_image Carrot and Zucchini Frittata

Panamanian Tortillas (Thick Corn Cakes)_image Panamanian Tortillas (Thick Corn Cakes)

Carlota de Limon (Mexican Lemon Icebox Cake)_image Carlota de Limon (Mexican Lemon Icebox Cake)

Amazing Spiced Apple Butter_image Amazing Spiced Apple Butter

Edamame with Citrus Salt_image Edamame with Citrus Salt

Peanut Butter Pie_image Peanut Butter Pie

Chardonnay Crackers_image Chardonnay Crackers

Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops with Dijon Sauce_image Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops with Dijon Sauce

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Thyme_image Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Thyme

White Bean and Vegetable Cassoulet with Millet Crust_image White Bean and Vegetable Cassoulet with Millet Crust

Cardamom Orange Sugar Cookies_image Cardamom Orange Sugar Cookies

White Wacky Cake_image White Wacky Cake

Snowflake Mix Recipe_image Snowflake Mix Recipe

Mediterranean Pasta Torte_image Mediterranean Pasta Torte

Salsa Chicken (3 Ww Points)_image Salsa Chicken (3 Ww Points)