Orange, Fennel and Avocado Salad
When you were a kid, remember how excited you’d get at the prospect of going to Disneyland, or the zoo, or something similar? You’d wake up like a wound-up Energizer bunny and be grinning ear-to-ear before you even left the house and piled in the car. Because it was the thought of what was to come – the anticipation and vision you conjured up in your head – that really excited you most.
I’ve been working on my upcoming ebook, Roaming Free, for oh, a little over six months – and that anticipation is crazy palpable. Because it truly is right around the corner. Now, I know I’ve said that for the last couple months…”it’s coming in November”….no, wait “it’s coming in December!”…just kidding…”it’s launching in January!” Ha! *insert foot in mouth*
So lesson learned as an online entrepreneur – never let the cat out of the bag about a project before you know it’s really, really imminent. Because seriously, nothing ever goes according to plan. Design changes, copy changes, life changes….oh lordy, you get the picture.
BUT – this week I’m making the final rounds of edits and working with a web designer to integrate a shopping cart on my website to sell the ebook. Woohoo! So for reals…it’s coming soon! And my excitement is over the moon – I can’t wait to share it with you!
When I’m as busy as I’ve been, I find that I don’t want to spend heaps of time in the kitchen. Who does, right? So I gravitate toward simple meals….and more often than not that means salads. Toss a bunch of ingredients together in a bowl and voila – meal is done! Now, just because something is simple doesn’t mean it’s boring or flavorless. Case in point – this bright, colorful, “wow-worthy” orange, fennel and avocado salad.
Citrus is everywhere at the markets right now – tis the season for citrus! So grab some navel oranges and cara cara oranges and whip up this vitamin C-packed, almost-too-elegant-to-eat salad. The sweetness of the oranges are offset by the mild licorice flavor of the fennel and the spicy sweet of the red onions. And avocados add creaminess that balance the other flavors and provide your healthy fat. To top it all off…a little white wine vinaigrette.
Is the salad simple? Yesiree. But I hope you’ll agree…it’s definitely not shabby.
Enjoy!
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Orange, Fennel and Avocado Salad
from votes Prep: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes Servings: 4 servings PrintPinReviewSaveSaved
Description
A bright, citrusy and fresh orange, fennel and avocado salad. When it comes to healthy salads, it doesn’t get much easier than this!
Ingredients
4 cara cara oranges4 navel oranges2 avocado, sliced1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced1/2 red onion, thinly slicedfennel leaves for garnish
White Wine Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil1 tbsp white wine vinegar1/2 tbs lemon juice1 tsp honey, or maple1/4 tsp dijon mustardsalt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Use a sharp knife to cut the skin and white pith off all the oranges, then slice into thin, even slices. Alternatively, you can slice first and remove skin second.Place all the orange slices in a large mixing bowl. Add the thin slices of fennel and red onion and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Gently toss to combine. Add the avocado last, to prevent getting squished during the mixing or add to each plate individually upon serving along with the fennel leaves for garnish.
Lisa’s Tips
Adapted from Foodie Crush’s Citrus, Fennel and Avocado Salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 1098mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 167.7mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1.2mg Course: Salad Cuisine: American Keyword: avocado salad, orange and avocado salad, orange and avocado salad, Orange Fennel and Avocado Salad
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