Mandarin Orange with Avocado Mix (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dressing
01 -
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice or mandarin juice
02 -
½-1 teaspoon orange zest
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons honey
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
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½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
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¼ teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
09 -
1 small clove of garlic, minced or grated
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½ teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme
→ Salad
11 -
6 cups mixed greens
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½ cup candied pecans or lightly toasted pecans
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4-6 mandarin oranges, peeled and separated into sections (or 2 cans of mandarin oranges, drained)
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2 small avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
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½ cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
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½ cup crumbled feta
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¼ cup sliced shallots or red onion
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel and divide the mandarin slices or segments. Slice and chop all the remaining ingredients as needed.
02 -
Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake well. Adjust to taste by adding more oil for creaminess, honey for sweetness, or vinegar for tartness.
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Place salad greens in a large salad bowl. Top with shallots, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, crumbled feta cheese, mandarin orange slices, and diced avocado. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.