Avocado Citrus Salad
Embrace the simple joy of fresh ingredients with this Avocado Citrus Salad, and let it bring a burst of color and flavor to your meal repertoire. Made with a delicious Lemon Maple Vinaigrette, this citrus salad is perfect for a casual weekday lunch or a special gathering.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 242kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups baby arugula coarsely chopped
- 1 fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 1 large mandarin orange cut into 1" pieces
- 1 red grapefruit cut into 1" pieces
- 1 ripe but firm avocado sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 8-10 mint leaves chopped
Lemon Maple Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp tahini or olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for the salad to a large plate or bowl.
- Add the ingredients for the dressing to a jar and use a fork to whisk and combine, or add to a blender and puree until smooth and frothy, for a thicker, fluffier dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving and toss to combine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1463IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
