Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Spinach Salad with oranges and avocado recipe



Spinach salad
with oranges and avocado recipe

Serves 4
Preparation 15 min

Peel the oranges using a sharp knife, removing all the bitter white pith. Break the fruit into segments. • Place the spinach leaves in a large salad bowl. Top with the oranges and avocados. • Beat the lemon juice and oil in a small bowl with a fork. • Add the scallions and orange zest and season with salt and pepper. Beat well. • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss carefully. • Serve at once.

Ingredient :

2 large ripe oranges
8 oz (250 g) baby spinach leaves
2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 scallions (green onions), sliced
Zest of 1 orange, cut in tiny pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper