Author Notes
Avocados from Mexico makes salads sing! Make a sensational summer salad with these tasty ingredients! —Avocados from Mexico
Ingredients
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2
fully ripened avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
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4 cups
loosely packed watercress sprigs
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1/4 cup
toasted slivered almonds
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2
navel oranges, peeled and segmented
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1 pound
cooked medium to large peeled, deveined shrimp or 2 cups diced cooked chicken
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4
hearts of palm, quartered lengthwise (from a 14.10-ounce jar), optional
Directions
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In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the Citrus Vinaigrette with the watercress; toss and divide among four plates. Sprinkle almonds on top.
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Arrange avocado and orange slices, shrimp and hearts of palm on greens; drizzle with some of the dressing. Pass the remaining dressing.
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Citrus Vinaigrette: In a small saucepan, simmer 1cup orange juice until reduced to about 2/3 cup; set aside to cool. In a blender, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Add the cooled orange juice and blend. With the motor running, gradually add 1/2 cup canola or other vegetable oil and blend until combined.
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