If you are looking for a quick, easy vegetarian salad recipe, this one is very good and takes just minutes to put together. The sharpness of the oranges contrasts very well with the soft creaminess of the avocado and the lemon juice and oil dressing finishes it off just right. I love this orange and avocado salad recipe and have made it a few times now.
Orange and Avocado Salad: Simple Yet So Good
This orange and avocado salad recipe might sound very basic but a lot of recipes are great because they are kept simple, not in spite of it. Avocado offers a creamy nutty flavor which is wonderful with the orange, and this is also a colorful dish, not just a tasty one. It is not too filling either meaning it is a smart choice for a starter.
Buy slightly under-ripe avocados and let them sit at room temperature for a couple days until they feel soft, then they are perfect to use. Do not let them get too ripe because they get mushy and brown. Save any in that condition for making your next batch of guacamole.
I love avocados and usually have a couple in the refrigerator to mash for making guacamole, to slice to top chili con carne, or to snack on if I want something rich and creamy, as well as full of ‘good’ cholesterol.
PrintCreamy Avocado and Orange Salad
Oranges, avocado, lemon juice and onion combine with oil, salt and pepper, to make this simple salad. The flavors come together beautifully and this offers a colorful result which everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Starter
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- 3 avocados
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the avocados and discard the stones.
- Slice them thinly and arrange on a serving platter.
- Arrange the orange slices around the avocado.
- Sprinkle the onion on top.
- Dissolve some salt in the lemon juice, add the oil and pour over the top.
- Sprinkle with pepper.
Choose this orange and avocado salad recipe recipe if you want something easy yet something people might not have tried before. Not only does this make a wonderful starter but you can also serve the orange and avocado salad as a side dish with any kind of meat or poultry. The salad looks beautiful and it is colorful too, giving it a nice, fresh look.
This is best served immediately so make it just before you present it to your dinner guests for the best result, and do not forgot to add the lemon juice to the avocado soon after slicing it, else the avocado will oxidize (turn brown) and that is not attractive. We served ours with prawns on the side and don’t they look tasty?
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