Best Refreshing Citrus Mixed Greens And Avocado Salad Recipes
MIXED GREENS AND CITRUS SALAD
Juicy grapefruit and ruby red strawberries add delightful color and a wonderful flavor combination to this refreshing salad. The tangy citrus dressing adds the ideal finishing touch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in 2 teaspoons oil until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Add 1 tablespoon honey and cinnamon; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes longer or until almonds are glazed and golden brown. Spoon almonds onto a greased foil-lined baking sheet, separating almonds into a single layer as much as possible. Set aside to cool., In a food processor, combine the lemon juice, zest, mustard, salt and remaining honey. Cover and pulse until well blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened., In a large serving bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries and citrus sections. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with glazed almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
AVOCADO-CITRUS SALAD WITH SWISS CHARD
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
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
This citrusy green salad is a Healthy Living recipe, thanks to the abundance of delicious fruits and veggies-including luscious chunks of creamy avocado.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings, 1-3/4 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except dressing.
- Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
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