Best Refreshing Citrus Mixed Greens And Avocado Salad Recipes

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AVOCADO-CITRUS SALAD WITH SWISS CHARD



Avocado-Citrus Salad with Swiss Chard image

Swiss chard and mixed greens topped with citrus fruit, avocado, red onion, and cashews and drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette. You can use any combination of citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, or pomelos.

Provided by cchristi4

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 oranges
1 grapefruit
2 clementines
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) package mixed salad greens
3 cups Swiss chard, thinly sliced
½ cup very thinly sliced red onion
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup roasted and salted cashews, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, remove all of the peel and pith from the citrus fruit. To section each fruit, cut between the membrane and flesh of each fruit and remove the flesh. You should have 2 cups fruit. After sectioning, squeeze the leftover membranes over a bowl to reserve the juice.
  • Combine 3 tablespoon of reserved fruit juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a screw top jar. Close and shake vigorously to combine.
  • Arrange mixed greens, Swiss chard, orange, grapefruit, and clementine sections, red onion, avocado, and cashews on a large serving platter. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

CITRUS AVOCADO SALAD



Citrus Avocado Salad image

This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with a sweet dressing. -Sonia Candler, Edmonton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 cups torn salad greens
2 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon grated onion

Steps:

  • Gently toss the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette image

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup walnut halves
10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
  • In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
  • Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD



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Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

  • Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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