Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Orange, Avocado, and Apple Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

This is a great summertime first course, or could even be a main dish. If you're an evil meat eater, I bet a grilled chicken breast would be great on top.

Dressing:
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Salad:
2 large navel oranges
8 cups mixed greens
1/2 apple thinly sliced
1 avocado diced
3 tablespoons almond slivers

Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl to blend. Whisk in olive oil; season to taste with freshly ground pepper.

Using small knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl, cut between membranes to release orange segments into bowl. Add greens and endive to bowl with oranges. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3 comments:

Jen said...

I decided last night that I might not hate avocado so in a moment of courage, I may try this!

Fern @ Life on the Balcony said...

How can any self respecting Californian not love avocado?

Jen said...

I'm a texture person! It's mushy! Blech!