Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
🌿 Description: This Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad is a delightful medley of crunchy toasted pecans, creamy avocado slices, and crisp salad greens. It’s a refreshing side that perfectly complements pork dishes. Packed with vibrant flavors and textures, this easy salad is a must-try!
Ingredients:
- 1 mandarin orange, peeled and segmented 🍊
- 1/2 green onion, thinly sliced 🧅
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped 🌰
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 🌶️
- 4 cups mixed salad greens 🥗
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced 🥑
- 1/4 cup your favorite salad dressing (balsamic vinaigrette works wonderfully!) 🥗
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 119.8 kcal
- Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 88.3 mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.9 g
- Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugar: 5.2 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Orange Mixture:
In a medium bowl, gently combine the mandarin orange segments, sliced green onions, chopped toasted pecans, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure the flavors meld together. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. ❄️🍊 -
Assemble the Salad:
Just before serving, place the mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl. Top the greens with the chilled orange mixture and avocado slices. Arrange the avocado slices decoratively over the greens for a beautiful presentation. 🥗🥑 -
Dress and Serve:
Drizzle the salad with your preferred dressing, tossing lightly to coat all the ingredients. Serve immediately for the freshest taste! 🍋💧
Tips:
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Toasting Pecans: For an extra crunch, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they’re fragrant and golden brown. Allow them to cool before chopping. 🌰🔥
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Avocado Trick: To prevent the avocado from browning, sprinkle the slices with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad. This will keep them vibrant and fresh! 🍋🥑
Enjoy this light, refreshing salad as a perfect side dish or a wholesome starter. Its simplicity and flavor make it a great addition to any meal! Bon appétit! 🌿💚
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Note: Adjust the seasoning and dressing to suit your taste preference.
