CALIFORNIA CITRUS & AVOCADO SALAD

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The awesome flavors in this salad remind me of my childhood in Southern California. My great-uncle had an orchard, so our family meals were filled with avocados, citrus fruits and nuts of all varieties. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1-1/2 cups orange sections (about 2 medium oranges)
1 cup ruby red grapefruit sections (about 1 medium grapefruit)
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons ruby red grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lettuce, oranges, grapefruit and avocados in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk grapefruit juice, oil, honey and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pistachios. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Bernardo Beltre
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I made this salad for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


Dark W (Dw)
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sohail Karar
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I'm not a big fan of avocados, but I really enjoyed this salad. The citrus and dressing balanced out the avocado flavor perfectly.


David Hatts
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and beautiful.


Kiyomi Truby
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Ch irfan M irfan
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Robert Landers
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I added some grilled shrimp to this salad, and it was amazing! The shrimp added a nice protein boost.


Kailee Rinchack
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits.


Danin Guffey
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I'm not a huge fan of citrus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The avocado and dressing balanced out the citrus flavor perfectly.


Raju official
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I made this salad for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


QueenMing Simmons
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The citrus and avocado are a perfect combination.


Muhammad Albany
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Mazharul islam Kiron
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This salad is a breath of fresh air! The citrus and avocado combination is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.