Seasonal California Bounty Salad with Avocado and Citrus Vinaigrette

Name: Seasonal California Bounty Salad with Avocado and Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed salad greens (washed and dried); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup radishes (thinly sliced); 1 large ripe avocado (peeled, pitted, and sliced); 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

VegetarianAmericanLunchHealthyFreshSeasonal

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 0m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 230 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A vibrant and fresh salad featuring the best of California's seasonal produce, paired with a zesty citrus vinaigrette for a refreshing burst of flavor.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

3.0g 8%

Fat

18.0g 46%

Carbs

18.0g 46%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

50% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Essential for vision and immune health

☀️ Vitamin K

60% DV

Important for blood clotting and bone health

☀️ Folate

20% DV

Vital for DNA synthesis and repair

🔺 Potassium

15% DV

Regulates fluid balance and muscle contractions

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens washed and dried
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup radishes thinly sliced
1 large ripe avocado peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 small cucumber thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Citrus Vinaigrette

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1 In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, and basil leaves.
2 Gently toss the salad ingredients together to mix.
3 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
4 Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5 Arrange the avocado slices on top of the salad.
6 Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.