Description
This Sunshine Citrus Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the zesty flavors of citrus fruits with creamy avocado, fresh greens, and a tangy dressing. It’s a perfect salad for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
4 cups
Oranges, peeled and sliced:
2
Grapefruit, peeled and segmented:
1
Avocado, sliced:
1
Red Onion, thinly sliced:
1/4 cup
Fresh Mint, chopped:
1/4 cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled:
1/4 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed:
1 tablespoon
Honey:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: Place the mixed greens or arugula in a large serving bowl or platter.
- Arrange the Ingredients: Add the orange slices, grapefruit segments, avocado slices, and red onion on top.
- Add Flavor and Texture: Sprinkle with chopped mint and crumbled feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch, try topping with toasted almonds or pistachios.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- To make it a full meal, top with grilled shrimp or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg