Citrus Arugula Salad
Citrus Salad with avocado dressing is a flavor-packed light meal. Add shrimp, chicken or chickpeas to turn it into something more substantial.
Ingredients
For the Avocado-Basil Dressing:
- 1 avocado peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 4 - 6 tablespoons water
For the Salad:
- 4 cups packed arugula
- 2 blood oranges peeled and segmented
- 1 Cara Cara orange peeled and segmented
- 1 grapefruit peeled and segmented
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Make the Avocado-Basil Dressing:
- In mini food processor or blender, blend avocado, basil, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until dressing reaches a pourable consistency. Depending on the size of your avocado, you may need more or less water to achieve a salad dressing consistency.
- Make the Salad: Divide arugula between 4 salad plates. Divide citrus segments over arugula and sprinkle with almonds. Serve with Avocado-Basil dressing.
Calories: 227kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 522mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1425IU, Vitamin C: 49mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 1mg
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