Citrus Avocado Salad {with lime vinaigrette}
This salad is great as a base for grilled or sautéed protein. It also makes a great side salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal
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: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 838mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6668IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
