REFRESHING CITRUS, MIXED GREENS, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Refreshing Citrus, Mixed Greens, and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the salad:
2 cups mixed tender greens
2 medium, sweet Cara Cara oranges
1 small avocado, sliced thinly
¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped (or almonds)
¼ cup pomegranate arils
--- black & white sesame seeds (optional)
For the vinaigrette:
5 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
1 TBSP. white balsamic vinegar
2 TBSPS. fresh orange juice
1 TBSP. shallot, minced
½ tsp. honey
--- sea salt
--- freshly ground pepper
¼ tsp. finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing as much of the pith as possible. Remove any seeds and slice the oranges very thinly. Peel and slice the avocado.
To make the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Dip a piece of the greens into the mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
Divide the salad greens among four plates (or use a large shallow bowl for group service). Place the sliced oranges and the avocado slices on top of the greens. Add the pomegranate arils and the toasted nuts. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the avocado slices (if using).
Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the salad or serve.