Apple Avocado Salad with Tangerine Dressing

Apple Avocado Salad with Tangerine Dressing

This easy apple and avocado salad is perfect for a hot day. You wouldn’t think a mixture of apples, avocados, blue cheese, and tangerine dressing would go together, but it’s wonderful!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 4 tangerine oranges, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt to taste

Salad

  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 medium apple – peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 medium avocado – peeled, pitted and diced

Directions

Step 1
Make the dressing: Combine tangerine juice, oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and salt in a lidded container. Seal and shake until well combined.

Step 2
Make the salad: Toss baby greens, walnuts, blue cheese, onion, and lemon zest together in a large bowl.

Step 3
Mix in apple and avocado. Drizzle dressing over top and toss to coat.

Tips

To make ahead, complete Steps 1 and 2, then cover and refrigerate salad. Continue with Step 3 when ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

144
Calories
11g
Fat
11g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 144
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium74mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars6g
Protein3g
Vitamin C22mg 110%
Calcium61mg 5%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium277mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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