Description

Bright, juicy, and full of fresh flavor, this Blood Orange Avocado Salad is the kind of easy recipe that instantly makes a meal feel more special. Sweet blood oranges, creamy avocado, crisp greens, red onion, feta, and pistachios come together in a colorful salad that works beautifully for a quick lunch, healthy snack, light dinner, brunch spread, or fresh side dish. If you are looking for easy salad recipes, healthy food ideas, simple lunch ideas, or a refreshing citrus salad for entertaining, this one checks every box.

Ingredients

2 blood oranges

1 large avocado

4 cups arugula or mixed greens

1/4 small red onion

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

3 tablespoons shelled pistachios

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Peel the blood oranges and slice them into rounds or segments, removing any seeds.

2. Slice the avocado and thinly slice the red onion.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.

4. Arrange the arugula or mixed greens on a serving platter or in a large bowl.

5. Top the greens with the blood oranges, avocado, red onion, feta, and pistachios.

6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

7. Toss gently if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Slice and add the avocado right before serving so it stays fresh and creamy instead of turning brown or mushy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 8mg