Blood Orange Avocado Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring blood oranges, creamy avocado, crunchy pistachios, and salty feta, perfect for summer picnics or quick family meals.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 pieces blood oranges Choose heavy ones for sweetness.
- 1 piece ripe avocado Make sure it's ripe for best flavor.
- 4 cups arugula Rinse thoroughly to avoid grit.
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Can be substituted with goat cheese.
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios Add more for extra crunch if desired.
- to taste salt and pepper Be careful with the salt due to feta.
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Peel and slice the blood oranges into rounds.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, slice the flesh, and scoop it out.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, blood orange slices, and avocado slices.
- Top with crumbled feta and shelled pistachios.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
When prepping ahead, store the dressing separately to prevent wilting. This salad is best eaten fresh, and leftovers can last in the fridge for up to two days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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