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Tahini Sauce
© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Citrus Avocado Salad
 

Tags: Dairy Free Gluten-Free Low-Glycemic Nut Free Vegan

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

15 mins

Time
Estimate
15 mins

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Winter

Typical
Season
Winter

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Winter

Citrus Avocado Salad

from Citrus Avocado Salad with Quinoa Patties & Tahini Sauce, the Week of April 8, 2012.
View the next recipe for this meal.

Citrus and avocados are that charming couple you see waltzing around wearing bright colors on a dreary winter day. Toss them together with a drizzle of tangy dressing and pile of itty-bitty greens. It is an ode to sunny summer that is technically more in season in the darkest months.

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 1 grapefruit
  • ¼ cup orange juice, try squeezing fresh juice from another orange
  • ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or champagne vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 4 cups spring greens, washed and dried
  • 1 avocado

Serving Size: 4 People

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Preparation Instructions

Slice the ends off of the orange and grapefruit. Place so that they are stable and gently slice along the peel just against the flesh of the fruit to cut away the white pith. Cut in half lengthwise along the segments of the citrus. Place flat and slice to create half-moon fans.

Whisk the orange juice, dijon mustard, and vinegar together rapidly. Then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking a dribble at a time until fully incorporated.

Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Either by whacking it with the knife or gently squeezing it out. Holding the avocado half in one hand, thinly cut slices into the flesh. With a large spoon scoop out the avocados.

Season the dressing with black pepper and salt. Toss the lettuce in the dressing first and then gently fold in the citrus and avocado slices.

Taste. Season with another pinch of salt and pepper if necessary.