An orange avocado salad with pistachios and Dijon vinaigrette provides a delicious balance of fresh citrus flavor and tangy mustard, with an equally delicious combination of avocado creaminess and nutty salty crunch. Because oranges are so good in the winter, now is the perfect time to give this salad a try.
I always have oranges on hand in the winter. The cold of the season and the dryness of indoor heating makes me crave the thirst-quenching citrus.
This recipe makes two servings.
Tips
The recipe makes more dressing than you will probably need. You can refrigerate the extra for use later.
Ingredients
You’ll need these ingredients to make the salad and vinaigrette.
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch horizontal slices
- 1 avocado, pitted, skin removed and cut into 1/2-inch vertical slices
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste (approximately 3/4 teaspoon)
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shelled and salted pistachios
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard and vinegar together until blended. Drizzle the olive oil into the bowl, whisking to combine it. Whisk in some salt and pepper. After the dressing rests a bit, taste it and adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Be sure to let the salt dissolve before tasting.
Arrange the oranges and avocado slices on a plate. Drizzle some of the dressing over the fruit. Sprinkle the pistachios over the dish.
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