Best Roasted Citrus And Avocado Salad Recipes

Roasted Citrus and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Alison Roman

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 blood or Valencia orange, sliced 1/8" thick, seeds removed
1 Meyer or regular lemon, sliced 1/8" thick, seeds removed
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Meyer or regular lemon juice
1 bunch watercress or arugula, thick stems trimmed
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 avocado, cut into wedges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Toss orange and lemon slices with 1 tablespoon oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast citrus, tossing occasionally, until lightly charred in spots and starting to caramelize, 10-15 minutes. This makes the citrus flavor more complex. Let cool.
Meanwhile, combine onion and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and let sit 5 minutes (onion will soften a bit and get slightly sweeter and less harsh).
Add roasted citrus to bowl with onion along with arugula and mint. Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons oil over; season with salt and pepper and toss everything to combine and coat.
Add avocado and very gently toss until lightly dressed (you don't want to crush the avocado).

ROASTED-BEET AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE image

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large beets
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons plus 7 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 shallot, chopped
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
15 ounces mixed greens
8 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
4 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Using vegetable peeler, peel beets. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Place beets on foil in single layer. Sprinkle with vinegar, 2 teaspoons oil, salt, and pepper. Cover tightly with another sheet of foil. Bake until juices form, about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until juices evaporate and beets are tender, tossing occasionally, about 40 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Whisk orange juice, lime juice, shallot, and orange peel in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 7 tablespoons oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place greens and cheese in bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup dressing. Mound greens on platter. Surround with beets and avocados. Drizzle remaining dressing over beets and avocados. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.