Orange and Avocado Salad
This recipe also comes from my mother. I love the buttery taste mixed with the sweet and dijon in the dressing. It's the dressing on this one that makes this so uniquely flavorful.
This recipe also comes from my mother. I love the buttery taste mixed with the sweet and dijon in the dressing. It's the dressing on this one that makes this so uniquely flavorful.
- Carbohydrate 25.4689263597561 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 19.008069999576 g
- Fiber 11.7337404564636 g
- Protein 5.844751588632 g
- Saturated Fat 1.99370877421063 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (505g)
- Sodium 30.5443022844409 mg
- Sugar 13.7351859032925 g
- Trans Fat 0.947822803250489 g
- Calories 272 calories
Step-by-step
- Wash the butter lettuce leaves and dry.
- Toss the leaves together with the orange and avocado segments.
- Shake up the dressing ingredients then -- before serving -- dress the salad and toss again.
Emulsifying the dressing components inside a sealed glass jar prevents the oil and apple cider vinegar from immediately separating into distinct layers. Vigorously shaking the mixture for at least thirty seconds creates a temporary suspension that clings evenly to delicate greens rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Dry mustard acts as a natural binding agent in this process, bridging the gap between fat-soluble and water-soluble ingredients.
Drying the butter lettuce leaves thoroughly using a salad spinner ensures the vinaigrette coats the surface without diluting its flavor profile. Excess residual moisture on the greens creates a barrier that repels oil, resulting in a watery pool at the base of the serving vessel and leaving the lettuce unseasoned.
Slicing the avocado just before assembly minimizes enzymatic browning caused by exposure to oxygen. Treating the cut fruit with a small splash of the measured orange juice temporarily lowers the pH level on the surface, slowing down oxidation while adding a complementary citrus note.
Applying the dressing immediately before service prevents the salt from drawing excessive moisture out of the butter lettuce and avocado cubes. Tossing the components gently preserves the structural integrity of the tender avocado chunks, maintaining clean visual lines on the plate.
