California Avocado Mandarin Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant California Avocado Mandarin Salad, a fresh and flavorful medley that celebrates the best of sunny, seasonal ingredients. Creamy California avocados and juicy mandarin orange segments pair perfectly with crisp mixed greens and the subtle tang of thinly sliced red onion, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes. Toasted sliced almonds add an irresistible crunch, while a zingy citrus dressing made with olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, and a splash of white wine vinegar ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or an impressive addition to your next gathering. Discover this wholesome, nutrient-packed recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole California avocados
• 3 whole Mandarin oranges
• 6 cups Mixed greens
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 0.25 cups Sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the California avocados in half, remove the pits, and gently scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Slice into thin wedges.

Step 2

Peel the mandarin oranges and separate them into individual segments. Remove any seeds, if necessary.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion into rings.

Step 4

In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus dressing.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mandarin orange segments, avocado slices, and red onion rings.

Step 7

Drizzle the salad with the prepared citrus dressing and toss gently to combine, being careful not to break the avocado slices.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1009.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1345.6

Total Fat 104.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1304.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.5g	0%
Total Sugars 55.8g
Protein 19.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 343.9mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2954.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 28.6%