Description

Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this Blood Orange Avocado Salad is the perfect combination of sweet citrus, creamy avocado, crunchy pistachios, and peppery greens. It’s an easy recipe that feels elegant enough for entertaining while still being simple enough for a quick lunch, healthy snack, or light dinner idea. The vibrant blood oranges pair beautifully with creamy feta and a refreshing homemade citrus dressing, creating a salad that tastes just as beautiful as it looks. This healthy salad recipe is ideal for spring and summer meals, holiday gatherings, brunch tables, or easy dinner ideas when you want something light yet satisfying. Packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this dish comes together quickly and delivers a refreshing balance of textures in every bite.

Ingredients

2 large blood oranges

2 ripe avocados

5 cups arugula

1/4 medium red onion

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped pistachios

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Wash and dry the arugula thoroughly, then spread it evenly onto a large serving platter or salad bowl.

2. Slice the top and bottom off the blood oranges, carefully remove the peel and white pith, then cut the oranges into rounds or segments.

3. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, peel the skin away, and cut into cubes or thick slices.

4. Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the pistachios.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

6. Arrange the blood orange slices and avocado over the arugula.

7. Scatter the red onion, feta cheese, and pistachios evenly across the salad.

8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

9. Garnish with extra black pepper if desired and serve immediately while fresh.

Notes

Use ripe avocados that are slightly soft for the creamiest texture and best flavor.

Add the dressing right before serving to keep the greens crisp and fresh.

Chill the blood oranges before preparing the salad for an extra refreshing flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 10mg