Fresh Blood Orange Avocado Salad Recipe
This blood orange avocado salad is a fresh, vibrant dish made with simple ingredients and bold citrus flavor. Juicy blood oranges, creamy avocado, and crisp greens come together in a light, refreshing salad that’s perfect for lunch, entertaining, or a colorful side dish.Easy to customize and ready in minutes, it’s a seasonal recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
- 3 medium blood oranges peeled and sliced
- 2 ripe avocados sliced or cubed
- 4 cups mixed greens or arugula
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh blood orange juice from the oranges
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios or almonds
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Fresh herbs such as mint or basil
Instructions
Prepare the blood oranges
- Using a sharp knife, slice off the peel and white pith from the blood oranges. Cut into rounds or segments and set aside.
Prepare the avocado
- Slice or cube the avocados just before assembling the salad to keep them from browning.
Assemble the salad base
- Add the mixed greens or arugula to a large serving bowl or platter. Scatter the sliced red onion evenly over the greens.
Add fruit and avocado
- Arrange the blood oranges and avocado on top of the greens.
Dress the salad
- Drizzle the olive oil and fresh blood orange juice evenly over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper.
Finish and serve
- Gently toss the salad if desired, or leave layered for presentation. Add any optional toppings and serve immediately.