I try to keep at least two favorite dressings in my refrigerator every week that I can use on salads and bowls of veggies and protein. Lately it's been miso vinaigrette and lemon vinaigrette.
I pulled together a new salad this week that makes a great base for grilled or sautéed salmon and other protein sources. I created a lime-based dressing for this vegetable and fruit medley. It similar to my lemon vinaigrette, except the lemon juice is swapped out in favor of lime juice.
A quick note about sweetness: I tend to make my dressings a bit on the sweet side however you can easily reduce the sweetener by up to ¼ of the amount and still have a great dressing.
Citrus Avocado Salad & Lime Vinaigrette
This salad is great as a base for grilled or sautéed protein. It also makes a great side salad.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces arugula
- 6 ounces spring greens
- 1 large red bell pepper trimmed and thinly sliced into bite-size pieces
- ½ small red onion trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado sliced into bite-size cubes
- 2 mandarin oranges peeled, separated and sliced into bite-size pieces
- 1 large Persian cucumber or other cucumber, diced into bite-size pieces
Instructions
- Add the arugula and greens to a large bowl and toss together. If the green leaves are large I sometimes cut them with a scissor or tear them a bit with my hands.
- Add the reaming ingredients and toss with large forks or spoons.
- When ready to serve, drizzle the lime vinaigrette (recipe below) over the entire salad or dress each salad after portioning it out in separate bowls or plates.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a few days.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 52mgPotassium: 838mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 6668IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 2mg
Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olives oil
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small blender and process for several seconds until creamy.
- Store at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.1mg
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