Sunshine Orange Onion & Avocado Salad Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 1 head romaine lettuce --
Recipe Preparation
: chopped
2 c arugula
3 navel oranges
1 Vidalia onion
: fresh parsley -- chopped
: Dressing: -----
4 TB olive oil
1 1/2 TB red wine vinegar
1 TB fresh orange juice
: black pepper
1 avocados -- sliced
For salad base, wash, dry and tear into bite-sized pieces the romaine
and arugula or watercress. Place a portion on each of 4 serving
plates and place in refrigerator while preparing dressing. Peel the
oranges and remove as much of the white pith as possible. Slice into
thin slices, then into half. Place orange slices into bowl. Slice
onions very thin then place in bowl with oranges. Add the parsley and
gently toss to combine. Slice the avocado but do not toss with onions
and oranges. Arrange the oranges, onions and sliced avocado on plates
in a decorative design.
DRESSING: In small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, orange juice
and black pepper to taste. Whisk well. Pour dressing over salad and
serve immediately.
Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Servings: 4
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