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Citrus Avocado Salad

Creamy avocado, segmented oranges, and thinly sliced fennel over mixed greens with a bright citrus-olive oil dressing. A refreshing Whole30-compliant salad that is vibrant, simple, and ready in minutes.

15 minEasyServes 4250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted, sliced
  • 2 navel oranges (or blood oranges), peeled, segmented
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spring mix or arugula)
  • 1/2 bulb fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the dressing: whisk together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, a pinch of flaky sea salt or kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Arrange 4 cups mixed greens (spring mix or arugula) on a large serving platter. Top with 1/2 bulb thinly sliced fennel bulb and 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion.

  3. 3

    Arrange 2 pitted, sliced ripe avocados and 2 peeled, segmented navel oranges (or blood oranges) over the greens, alternating them for visual appeal.

  4. 4

    Scatter 3 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves over the top.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the dressing evenly over the entire salad. Finish with a pinch of 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt or kosher salt and extra pepper. Serve immediately.

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