TANGERINE AND AVOCADO SALAD

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Found this on WholeHealthMD.com Tweeked to my liking and I hope yours This is a Spicy, Cool, Refreshing, and Luscious Salad. Try Jicama or Celery for added crunch!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Citrus

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, minced finely
1/4 teaspoon ginger, minced finely
1/2 small jalapeno, diced very finely, if wanted to taste
1 scallion, thinly sliced
6 tangerines
1 Hass avocado, halved and thinly sliced crosswise
3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • In large bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, vinegar, salt,garlic, ginger, cayenne and jalapeno.
  • With a vegetable peeler, remove 2 long strips of peel (orange part only) from 1 tangerine.
  • Cut strips into 1/8-inch zest matchsticks.
  • Peel tangerines and separate into segments.
  • Cut segments crosswise into 2 or 3 pieces.
  • Add avocado, zest, and tangerines to bowl, toss to combine.
  • Chill until serving time.
  • Sprinkle with sunflower seeds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 199, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.1

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