Orange Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Orange Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect harmony of citrusy sweetness, creamy textures, and nutty crunch. Featuring mixed spring greens as a light and vibrant base, this salad is studded with juicy orange slices, buttery avocado, sharp red onion, and toasted slivered almonds for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. A homemade poppy seed dressing, infused with orange juice, honey, and white wine vinegar, ties the whole dish together with its tangy-sweet perfection. Optional crumbles of feta cheese add a touch of saltiness to elevate every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy no-cook recipe is a show-stopping side for any occasion or a satisfying standalone dish. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts, this salad is a fresh take on nutrient-packed ingredients that taste as good as they look!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed spring greens
- 2 Oranges
- 1 Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1.5 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed spring greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the oranges and remove as much white pith as possible. Slice them crosswise into thin rounds or segment them, and set aside.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into thin slices or cubes.
Thinly slice the red onion and set it aside.
In a small dry skillet, toast the slivered almonds over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the salad by layering the spring greens, orange slices, avocado, and red onion. Sprinkle toasted almonds and feta cheese on top, if using.
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine or serve the dressing on the side.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Orange Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1681 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1784 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.6 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1570 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 5653 mg | 120% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
