Orange, Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
This simple salad is easy, yummy and festive. It is great for a quick mid-week meal or perfect for a fancy dinner party. You can’t go wrong with this healthy yet packed with flavor salad.
Ingredients
Salad
- spring mix or green of choice: hearts of romaine, spinach, iceberg, kale, etc.
- 1 orange peeled and cut into bit size pieces (can use 2 clementines or mandarins)
- 1 avocado pit removed and diced
- ½ cucumber peeled and diced
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds optional
Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard can sub stone ground or whole grain
- Juice of an orange or juice of 2 clementines or mandarins
- salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix the dressing ingredients together well (I use a jar with a lid) Taste and adjust to your liking. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. (I like a lightly dressed salad. If you feel yours is too dry, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over it and toss.)