Orange, Avocado and Almond Salad

This zingy salad, a brilliant sidekick to roasted fish or pan-seared shrimp, is an homage to a bright and beautiful corner of the Spanish Mediterranean, where mango and avocado plantations are interspersed with the more traditional orange and almond groves. Its bright color and vibrant citrus flavor are sure to brighten up any winter dinner.

Orange, Avocado and Almond Salad

Ingredients

• 5 large Valencia oranges
• 3 small Hass avocados
• 1 small red onion
• 1/3 cup (1 1/2 oz./45 g) flaked almonds

For the dressing:

• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbs. sherry vinegar
• Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup/125 ml)
• 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Using a knife, peel the oranges, removing both the colorful peel and white pith. Thinly slice the flesh crosswise, removing any remaining white pith, and arrange in a shallow serving dish.

2. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and cut into 3/8-inch (1-cm) slices, discarding the peel. Slice the onion into thin rings and arrange on top of the oranges along with the avocado slices. Sprinkle with the almonds.

3. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mustard, a generous pinch of salt, a grinding of pepper and the vinegar, then whisk in the orange juice. Add the oil in a thin stream as you continue to whisk.

4. Just before serving, whisk the dressing well and pour over the salad. Serves 6.

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Summary

Recipe Name

Orange, Avocado and Almond Salad

Published On

2017-01-20

Preparation Time

15M

Cook Time

0M

Total Time

15M

Average Rating

2 Based on 6 Review(s)