Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with this vibrant and refreshing Avocado Orange Salad Dressing, a delightful fusion of creamy avocado, tangy orange, and zesty lime. This versatile dressing elevates any salad to a gourmet experience, adding luscious texture and a burst of citrusy brightness.
Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a light weekday lunch, or seeking a flavorful addition to your next potluck, this Avocado Orange Salad Dressing will steal the show. Its velvety texture, vibrant hue, and zesty tang make it an instant favorite.
This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect Avocado Orange Salad Dressing, ensuring a smooth and flavorful emulsion. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can whip up this delectable dressing in minutes.
But that's not all! This article also features two additional salad dressing variations to tantalize your taste buds. The tangy Avocado Lime Dressing offers a burst of citrusy freshness, while the creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing combines the best of both worlds – creamy avocado and classic ranch flavors.
With these three exceptional dressings at your disposal, you'll have the perfect accompaniment for any salad, whether it's a light and leafy green salad, a hearty grain bowl, or a colorful grilled vegetable platter. Get ready to elevate your salads to new heights of flavor and enjoy a symphony of tastes with every bite.
ROAST CARROT AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE AND LEMON DRESSING
If you're going to use cooked carrots in a salad you've got to make it with some attitude! This fantastic Moroccan-style salad combines roast carrots with avocados - and because they have the same texture in your mouth, I thought I'd add the chargrilled flavor and crunch of toasted ciabatta to round things off. With spices, seeds, sour cream and a delicious citrus dressing, you've got a winner.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Parboil the carrots in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, until they are very nearly cooked, then drain and put them into a roasting pan. You should flavor them while they're steaming hot, so while the carrots are cooking get a pestle and mortar and smash up the cumin seeds, chilles, salt and pepper. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and smash up again until you have a kind of paste. The idea here is to build up the flavors. Add enough extra-virgin olive oil to generously cover the paste, and a good swig of vinegar. This will be like a marinade, a rub and a dressing all in one! Stir together, then pour over the carrots in the pan, coating them well. Add the orange and lemon halves, cut side down.
- These will roast along with the carrots, and their juice can be used as the basis of the dressing. Place in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden.
- While the carrots are roasting, halve and peel the avocados, discarding the pits, then cut them into wedges lengthwise and place in a big bowl. Remove the carrots from the oven and add them to the avocados. Carefully, using some tongs, squeeze the roasted orange and lemon juice into a bowl and add the same amount of extra-virgin olive oil and a little swig of red wine vinegar. Season, and pour this dressing over the carrots and avocados. Mix together, have a taste and correct the seasoning. Call your gang round the table while you toast or broil your ciabatta slices.
- Tear the toasted bread into little pieces and add to the dressed carrot and avocado. Mix together, toss in the salad leaves and cress and transfer to a big platter or divide between individual plates. Spoon over a nice dollop of sour cream, sprinkle over your toasted seeds and drizzle over some extra-virgin olive oil.
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AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD WITH HONEY AND GINGER DRESSING
I just love how the silky texture of the diced avocado plays off the orange segments in this refreshing salad. Shop for your avocados a couple of days in advance of making this salad; it seems you can never find a ripe avocado at the store on the same day you need one!
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Segment and juice 3 of the oranges in the following way: Cut both ends off 1 of the oranges and place it, cut side up, on a cutting board. Using a sharp, flexible knife, cut the skin and white membrane from the orange. Use a sawing motion and cut from top to bottom following the contours of the orange. Free the orange segments by cutting along the seams that separate them from each other. Do this over a bowl to collect any juices. Reserve the segments separately and squeeze what's left of the orange over the bowl to collect the juice. Do the same with the remaining 2 oranges. Strain the juice into a measuring cup: You should have about 3/4 cup; if not, juice the remaining orange and add as much as needed.
- Combine the ginger, mayonnaise, mustard, and honey with 1/2 cup of the orange juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl, combine half of the chopped shallots with 3 tablespoons of the remaining orange juice. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the avocados lengthwise up to the large pit in the middle. Gently twist apart the 2 halves and remove the pit. Wedge a teaspoon between the skin and the flesh and remove the flesh in 1 piece. Cut the avocados into 1-inch pieces and put them into the bowl with the honey-and-ginger dressing. Add the remaining shallots, the chopped mint and the chopped cilantro, and mix together lightly so as not to break up the avocado.
- When ready to serve, set aside 8 orange segments. Toss the rest with the whole lettuce leaves and just enough of the orange-and-olive oil vinaigrette to coat. Divide the lettuce and oranges among 4 plates. Spoon some avocado onto each plate (there will be some dressing left in the bowl). Top with the reserved orange segments and drizzle any remaining honey-and-ginger dressing over the salad. Garnish with whole mint and cilantro leaves, and, if you like, some pickled ginger.
AVOCADO-ORANGE SALAD DRESSING
Makes a very healthy, no-oil-added dressing with healthy fats from the avocado. Pure bliss and no guilt! Top any green salad with this dressing. Use agave nectar in place of honey for a vegan version.
Provided by Chef Jombus
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Fruit Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend avocado, orange, water, lime juice, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, agave nectar, red pepper flakes, and sea salt together in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ROAST CARROT AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE AND LEMON DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Parboil your carrots in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, until they are very nearly cooked, then drain and put them into a roasting pan. You should flavor them while they're steaming hot, so while the carrots are cooking get a pestle and mortar and smash up the cumin seeds, chillies, salt and pepper. Add the garlic and thyme leaves and smash up again until you have a kind of paste. The idea here is to build up the flavors. Add enough extra virgin olive oil to generously cover the paste, and a good swig of vinegar. This will be like a marinade, a rub and a dressing all in one! Stir together, then pour over the carrots in the pan, coating them well. Add the orange and lemon halves, cut-side down. These will roast along with the carrots, and their juice can be used as the basis of the dressing. Place in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden. While the carrots are roasting, halve and peel your avocados, discarding the pits, then cut them into wedges lengthwise and place in a big bowl. Remove the carrots from the oven and add them to the avocados. Carefully, using some tongs, squeeze the roasted orange and lemon juice into a bowl and add the same amount of extra virgin olive oil and a little swig of red wine vinegar. Season, and pour this dressing over the carrots and avocados. Mix together, have a taste and correct the seasoning. Call your gang round the table while you toast or broil your ciabatta slices. Tear the toasted bread into little pieces and add to the dressed carrot and avocado. Mix together, toss in the salad leaves and cress and transfer to a big platter or divide between individual plates. Spoon over a nice dollop of sour cream, sprinkle over your toasted seeds and drizzle over some extra virgin olive oil.
ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING
Great for those avacado lovers out there. Make sure that the dental floss is available to get all those seeds out of your teeth!!!
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, salt, oil and poppy seeds in a container. Mix well.
- Place the romaine lettuce on salad plates. Decorate with the orange and avocado slices. Drizzle the dressing over top and serve.
Tips for the best Avocado Orange Salad Dressing:
- Choose ripe avocados: Make sure your avocados are ripe but not overly soft. Ripe avocados will be slightly soft when you press them gently.
- Use fresh orange juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the dressing. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use store-bought orange juice, but make sure it's 100% juice and not from concentrate.
- Adjust the sweetness: If you like a sweeter dressing, you can add more honey or agave syrup. If you prefer a more tart dressing, you can add more lime juice.
- Use a blender or food processor: A blender or food processor will help you achieve a smooth and creamy dressing. If you don't have either of these appliances, you can mash the avocado and orange segments together with a fork until smooth.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerating the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
Conclusion:
Avocado orange salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's creamy, tangy, and refreshing, and it's packed with healthy fats and nutrients. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing dressing for a summer salad or a creamy and flavorful dressing for a winter salad, avocado orange salad dressing is a great option. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing to try, give avocado orange salad dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!
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