Orange Avocado Mix (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dressing
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1/4 cup orange or mandarin juice, freshly squeezed
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Zest from half or one orange, about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon
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1/4 cup good-quality olive oil
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A teaspoon of Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons of honey or adjust to your preference
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2 tablespoons vinegar (choose apple cider or red wine)
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1/2 teaspoon of salt (add more if needed)
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1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper (taste and adjust)
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One small clove of garlic, finely grated or minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or use fresh if you have it
→ Salad
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Six cups of assorted salad greens
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Half a cup of candied or lightly toasted pecans
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4-6 mandarins, peeled and separated into sections (or two drained cans of mandarins)
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Two small avocados, diced after peeling and pitting
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Half a cup of pomegranate arils or dried cranberries
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1/2 cup feta, crumbled into chunks
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A quarter cup of thinly sliced shallots or red onions
# Instructions:
01 -
Start by peeling and separating the mandarins into wedges. Prep the other ingredients by chopping and slicing them as needed.
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Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar or small bowl. Stir or shake until everything is blended. Adjust flavors—add more honey for a sweeter taste, vinegar for tanginess, or olive oil to balance.
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In a big bowl, throw in the salad greens first. Layer with avocados, feta chunks, pomegranate, pecans, mandarins, and shallots. Pour on the dressing and toss gently.