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Citrus Avocado Salad

citrus avocado salad
Ingredients:
  • (1 cup) packed cilantro
  • (1/2 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
  • (1/4 cup) lime juice
  • (1/4 cup) orange juice
  • (1/2 tsp.) salt
  • (1/2 tsp.) pepper
  • (1 pinch) garlic, minced
  • (8 cups) mixed salad greens
  • (1 cup) orange segments
  • (1) avocado, diced
  • (1/4 cup) red onion, slivered
Servings
4
Salad

Citrus Avocado Salad

Mixed salad greens tossed with oranges and avocado in a bright citrus dressing.

Preparation Time
About 20 minutes
Cook Time
No cooking required

    Instructions

  1. 1Place cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth.
  2. 2In a large bowl, toss together greens, orange segments, avocado, onion and 1/2 cup dressing. Serve and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 223
  • Total Fat 19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 14 g
  • Protein 3 g
  • Cholesterol -- mg
  • Sodium 142 mg
  • Fiber 6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Green Salads with No Meat

Recipe Ethnicity: Mexican/Southwestern

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: N/A

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.