Winter Citrus Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- Sea salt and cracked pepper
- Chili flakes
- 1 blood orange
- 1 minneola orange
- Feta cheese
Citrus vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon blood orange juice
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove grated
- Pinch of salt and cracked pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Preparation
Citrus vinaigrette
Add all ingredients to a jar and shake vigorously to emulsify.
Check for seasoning and modify where needed.
Salad
Use a sharp knife to remove skin from oranges and slice into 1/4-inch slices.
Scatter arugula on a large plate.
Layer with orange slices, walnuts, avocado, chickpeas, feta, and mint.
Season with sea salt and pepper.
Dress salad with 2-3 tablespoons of citrus dressing.
Tips
Chili flakes can be added to enhance the citrus flavor.
