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Christmas Winter Citrus Avocado Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining citrus fruits and avocados, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 pieces oranges, segmented
  • 1 piece grapefruit, segmented
  • 1 piece avocado, diced Choose ripe but firm avocados.
  • 4 cups mixed greens (like arugula or spinach)
Vinaigrette Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Fresh is preferable to bottled.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the orange segments, grapefruit segments, diced avocado, and mixed greens.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing holiday salad!

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the avocado may brown and the greens can wilt over time. Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. For best results, store the vinaigrette separately and dress just before serving.