ORANGE, AVOCADO, & SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

ORANGE, AVOCADO, & SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 oranges (2 sliced, 1 for juice) 8 ounces Baby Spinach
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced crosswise
ORANGE-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Slice the oranges crosswise into rounds. If your oranges are very large, cut each round in half. Place the orange juice in a small pan and reduce over medium-high heat until the juice has concentrated to about 3 tablespoons. Place the reduced orange juice in a small jar with a lid. Add the vinegar, honey, and olive oil, and shake vigorously to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the greens in a bowl and toss with some of the dressing to coat the leaves. Divide among 4 salad plates, or arrange the greens on a shallow platter. Arrange the orange slices and avocado wedges on each salad. Drizzle on more dressing as desired. Serve immediately.