Citrus Avocado Salad

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This salad is packed with healthy fats, antioxidants and plenty of flavor. A perfect side to any main dish. For a light lunch or dinner simply add a sliced grilled chicken breast over the top for a complete meal!

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
 ½ small red onionthinly sliced
 3 cups baby kale leavesyou can also use spinach or arugula
 2 cups brussel sproutsshredded
 1 avocadosliced
 2 navel orangespeeled and cut into sections
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
 1 tsp local honey
  tsp Celtic sea salt
 ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
 ¼ cup feta cheesecrumbled
1

Soak onion slices in a small bowl of ice water while you prepare salad.

2

In a large shallow bowl, add kale and Brussels sprouts. Top with avocado and orange sections.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

4

Remove onions from water and add to salad. Sprinkle with crumbled feta. Drizzle with dressing and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften kale and Brussels sprouts.

5

NOTES: If you can’t find baby kale, you can substitute other greens such as spinach or arugula. This salad will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and the flavors get better over time.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

2 cups


Amount per serving
Calories190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Sodium 230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Protein 6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Ingredients

 ½ small red onionthinly sliced
 3 cups baby kale leavesyou can also use spinach or arugula
 2 cups brussel sproutsshredded
 1 avocadosliced
 2 navel orangespeeled and cut into sections
 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
 1 tsp local honey
  tsp Celtic sea salt
 ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
 ¼ cup feta cheesecrumbled

Directions

1

Soak onion slices in a small bowl of ice water while you prepare salad.

2

In a large shallow bowl, add kale and Brussels sprouts. Top with avocado and orange sections.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

4

Remove onions from water and add to salad. Sprinkle with crumbled feta. Drizzle with dressing and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften kale and Brussels sprouts.

5

NOTES: If you can’t find baby kale, you can substitute other greens such as spinach or arugula. This salad will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and the flavors get better over time.

Notes

Citrus Avocado Salad