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Refreshing Citrus & Avocado Spinach Salad

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Savor the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Citrus & Avocado Spinach Salad, perfect for any meal and easy to whip up in just minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 2 oranges, segmented
  • 1 grapefruit, segmented
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the spinach under cold water and dry thoroughly.
  2. Peel the oranges and grapefruit, then cut them into segments while reserving any juice.
  3. Slice the avocados and toss them gently with lime juice to prevent browning.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, citrus segments, avocado slices, and red onion.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey (or agave), reserved citrus juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider mixing in nuts like walnuts or almonds.
  •  Crumbled feta or goat cheese can enhance flavor if desired.
  • To customize the dressing, add a splash of Dijon mustard for an extra kick.
  • Author: Sophie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 135mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg