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Orange Avocado Salad Recipe with Lime Dressing

Cuisine California
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 4 oranges mixed variety
  • 2 California avocados
  • 1 small bunch cilantro leafy tops only
  • 2 scallions white and pale green parts only
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more as needed
  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
  • 1 pinch of sea salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the oranges and avocados well. Using a sharp knife peel the oranges and slice them into thin slices. Arrange them on a platter.
  • Cut the avocado crosswise and remove the pit. Cut a thin slice off of the bottom of each half. Make a slit into the side of each avocado half and gently peel off the skin. Slice the avocado crosswise into thin slices.
  • Arrange the avocado slices between the orange slices and set aside.
  • Transfer the cilantro leafy tops to the bowl of a food processor. Add the lime juice, olive oil ad scallions and process until smooth. Season to taste with the sea salt.
  • Pour the scallion cilantro dressing over the oranges and avocado slices and serve with a sprinkling of the sliced scallion, freshly cracked black pepper on top and more dressing on the side. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves and enjoy !